306667 v.2 Graduate Certificate in International Relations

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Course CRICOS Code: 050588G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0.5 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.2	SS 570 - International Relations (World Current Trends)	2.0	25.0
306651	v.2	SS 571 - International Relations (Understanding Security in the 21st Century)	2.0	25.0
		SELECT 2 OPTIONS		50.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
302471	v.2	SS 521 - Topics in Sustainability Studies	4.0	25.0
302472	v.2 *	SS 590 - Individual Project	4.0	50.0
306652	v.1	SS 572 - International Relations (Europe's Place in the International System)	2.0	25.0
306653	v.2	SS 573 - International Relations (Asia-Pacific)	2.0	25.0
306654	v.1	SS 574 - International Relations (Political Economy)	2.0	25.0
306658	v.1	SS 578 - International Relations (Eurasian Studies)	2.0	25.0
306661	v.1	SS 581 - International Relations (Ethnopolitical Movements)	2.0	25.0
306663	v.1	SS 582 - International Relations (The Cultural Contexts of Crime)	2.0	25.0
306664	v.1	SS 583 - International Relations (Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf)	2.0	25.0
306665	v.1	SS 584 - International Relations (Strategic Geography)	2.0	25.0
306666	v.1	SS 585 - International Relations (Regional Study)	2.0	25.0

Two optional units may be substituted for this project unit

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.