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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

306667 v.3 Graduate Certificate in International Relations and National Security

GradCertIntlRelNatSec(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 074661F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0 Years

Introduction

This course provides an understanding of contemporary international relations and advanced skills in research and analytical thinking.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in any field of study from a recognised tertiary education institution.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
306643 v.4   World Current Trends 570 2.0 25.0
  OR  
314090 v.1   National Security and Strategy 572 2.0 25.0
306651 v.4   Contemporary Security Challenges 571 2.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
306643 v.4   World Current Trends 570 2.0 25.0
306653 v.4   Asia Pacific Studies 573 2.0 25.0
314075 v.1   Cultures of Violence and Conflict 582 2.0 25.0
314078 v.1   Security and Conflict in the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf 583 2.0 25.0
314079 v.1   Strategic Geography 584 2.0 25.0
314080 v.1   Russian and Eurasian Studies 578 2.0 25.0
314089 v.1   Globalised Terrorism 512 2.0 25.0
314090 v.1   National Security and Strategy 572 2.0 25.0
314091 v.1   Intelligence and Analysis 581 2.0 25.0
314092 v.1   Geo-Strategy and Energy Security 585 2.0 25.0

*    Two optional units may be substituted for this project unit