Offered By	School of International Political & Strategic Stud
Minimum	24 units
Academic Contact	Greg Fry and Dr Heather Rae
Academic Plan	6811XGCIR
CRICOS Code	070158J
UAC Code	832903(GrdCrt International Relations) 835903(GrdCrt International Relations)
Areas of Interest	International Relations

The Graduate Certificate in International Relations introduces students to the graduate study of (1) the key contemporary issues and debates in world politics; (2) the major conceptual approaches to understanding the underlying patterns in international relations and (3) to the necessary advanced writing and research skills for exploring international relations as an area of study. It covers such topics as the global political economy, global security,  international institutions, China and Asia-pacific security, contending images of global order, Islam and world politics, American power, sovereignty and globalisation, the politics of global environmental  issues,  and  the 'arc of instability' in the surrounding region. The program also introduces students to the main conceptual approaches to international relations including politcial realism, liberalism, constructivism and critical theories.

Admission Requirements

A Bachelor degree with a Credit average in social sciences or humanities (or equivalence as demonstrated by substantial relevant work experience in the analysis of international affairs).

 

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