312331 v.1 International Relations Major
Introduction
International Relations is the study of how the many parts of the international system relate to each other, and what this means for individual people. Its central aim is to understand how and why the world is the way we see it today, giving us some hopethat we can plan for its future. The program covers the fields of comparative politics, international relations theory, foreign policy, strategic studies, and political history. Topics include economic globalisation; regional studies with an emphasis on Asia; international security considered broadly; human rights; and environmental change.
Major Combinations within the BA
Students choosing this major within the Bachelor of Arts degree will also choose another major or an elective stream. Choosing a second major allows students to study in an additional discipline area. Choosing an elective stream allows students to undertake further study in the discipline of their first major or choose from a variety of units from around the University.
Course Entry Requirements
Students should complete Legacies of Empire 111 and Australia and Asia Transformed 112 in first year.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 312572 | v.3 | Conflict and Diplomacy in the Asia Pacific 223 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312581 | v.3 | International Relations: Theory and Practice 211 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 OPTION | |||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 312582 | v.3 | Human Rights and Social Justice 223 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312583 | v.3 | Foreign Policy Analysis 212 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 OPTION | |||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 312325 | v.3 | Political Inquiry 311 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 312326 | v.3 | Securing Global Futures 312 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
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