Online Courses Handbook 2003

306668 v.1 Graduate Diploma in International Relations

Introduction
This course provides the skills, knowledge and understanding of contemporary international relations as well as advanced skills in research and analytical thinking.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelors 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 year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in International Relations may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under the General Information section in the Curtin Courses Handbook.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

306643 v.1 SS 570 - International Relations (World Current Trends) 2.0 25.0

306651 v.1 SS 571 - International Relations (Understanding Security in the 21st Century) 2.0 25.0

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 50.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 100.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

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.1 SS 573 - International Relations (Asia-Pacific) 2.0 25.0

306654 v.1 SS 574 - International Relations (Political Economy) 2.0 25.0

306655 v.1 # SS 576 - International Relations (Protection of Human Rights and Freedoms) 2.0 25.0

306657 v.1 # SS 577 - International Relations (International Civil Law) 2.0 25.0

306658 v.1 SS 578 - International Relations (Eurasian Studies) 2.0 25.0

306659 v.1 # SS 580 - International Relations (Foreign Policy of Kazakhstan) 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

# Presently only available at the University of Kazakstan.

* Two optional units may be substituted for this project unit.