Graduate Diploma of International Relations
Course summary for local students
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| Award granted | Graduate Diploma of International Relations |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus |
| Off-campus | Yes |
| Length | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Next available intake | March (Trimester 1), July (Trimester 2) |
| Indicative annual fee 2013 | $17,190* - Full-fee paying place |
| Faculty contacts | Arts and Education Postgraduate Student Support and Enrolment Enquiries Tel 03 9244 6007 or 03 9251 7071
Course Directors Burwood: Dean Coldicott, +61 3 924 46226, dean.coldicott@deakin.edu.au
Off campus: Craig Snyder, +61 3 522 72244, craig.snyder@deakin.edu.au
Contact the Course Directors for matters relating specifically to the academic content of this course - all enrolment related queries must go to the Student Support Office. |
| CRICOS course code | 017933D |
| Deakin course code | A613 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Fees and charges
- Career opportunities
- Course rules
- Specialisations
- Course structure
- Entry requirements - general
- Entry requirements - specific
- Credit for prior learning - general
- Credit for prior learning - specific
- How to apply
- Alternate exits
Course overview
The forces of globalisation are generating profound effects on many spheres of economic, social and political activity, and a deeper knowledge of international relations is becoming necessary in many areas of public life. The International Relations program aims to produce graduates who are able to demonstrate, in their professional life, high-level skills of analysis and interpretation of global issues and events, and substantial understanding of the complexities of contemporary international relations. The program is offered at graduate certificate, graduate diploma and masters levels to meet a variety of needs in terms of entry qualifications and graduation options.Fees and charges
Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL)EFTSL is the standard annual full time load. Eight credit points is the standard full time load for one year of study.
Fee paying place - Domestic (DFP)
A Fee paying place is one for which the university does not receive any government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute the full cost of their course.
Fee paying places are available to domestic students. Domestic students are those who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of a permanent visa.
*Indicative course fees should be used as a guide only. Deakin University assumes no responsibility for persons relying on indicative course fees to calculate the total future cost of their course. The indicative course fee is an estimate based on a typical enrolment a student may have for their first year of study in 2013 for their course. The indicative course fee is based on historical first year enrolments within the course, reflecting the discipline cluster of the units which may be studied within the course. The actual fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen. The cost of each unit can be viewed from the Unit Search. Please note that the fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services.
Career opportunities
The program is designed for those working in the public service, private sector corporations and small business, non-government organisations and in a range of professions, who seek to develop systematic understandings of the international forces shaping their environment, and enhance their skills in analysis and interpretation.Course rules
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma of International Relations, a student must successfully complete 8 credit points of study comprising:- 2 credit points of compulsory core units; and
- 6 credit points of electives selected from the specified list of units below
Specialisations
To qualify for a Specialisation within the Master of Arts (International Relations), a student must successfully complete 8 credit points of study comprising:
- 2 credit points of compulsory core units; and
- 6 credit points of electives selected from the specified list of units below, including at least 4 credit points from a specialisation
Specialisations are available in the following areas:
Asia-Pacific Regional Politics
Conflict and Security
Human Rights and International Law
International Political Economy and Global Governance
Students who complete a specialisation of four (4) credit points will have the specialisation indicated on their academic transcript.
Course structure
Core units
Trimester 1
| AIR747 | Contemporary International Politics |
Trimester 2
| AIR742 | International Relations Theory |
Electives
Trimester 1
| AIR712 | Australian Foreign Policy |
| AIR717 | International Conflict Analysis |
| AIR719 | The United Nations and International Law |
| AIR726 | Human Rights in the International System |
| AIR728 | Global Political Economy |
Trimester 2
| ACM701 | Global Media and War |
| AIR701 | China and the World |
| AIR706 | Political Economy of the Asia Pacific |
| AIR707 | Global Governance |
| AIR729 | Human Security in Global Politics |
| AIR748 | Contemporary Security and Strategy |
| AIR749 | Security in the Asia-Pacific Region |
| AIR754 | Weapons of Mass Destruction, Proliferation and Control |
Trimester 3
| AIR732 | Terrorism in International Politics |
| AIR753 | Regionalism in International Politics |
Additional electives
| MPE707 | International Banking and Finance |
| MPE711 | Global Trade and Markets |
| MPE781 | Economics for Managers |
| MPM735 | International Business Management |
Note: AIR712 is not offered 2013, re-offered 2014.
Entry requirements - general
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant's previous academic record.
For more information on the Deakin Admissions Policy visit The Guide.
Entry requirements - specific
To be eligible for entry into the Graduate Diploma of International Relations applicants require a bachelor degree from an approved tertiary institution or equivalent.
Credit for prior learning - general
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to the Credit for Prior Learning (Credit Transfer) Search which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
Credit for prior learning - specific
The Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and the Masters course in International Relations comprise a suite of fully articulated courses. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of International Relations will lead to entry into either the Graduate Diploma of International Relations or the Master of Arts (International Relations) with up to 4 credit points for credit transfer. Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of International Relations or equivalent will lead to entry into the Master of Arts (International Relations) with up to 8 credit points for credit transfer.
A special entry category exists for serving Australian Defence Force officers who hold a general degree and who have also passed the Australian Command and Staff College and the Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies or their antecedents.
How to apply
Applications must be made directly to the University through the Applicant Portal. Details of available courses and application closing dates can be found on the Apply webpage. Please note that closing dates may vary for individual courses.
Your course may require further information in support of your application. Please refer to the faculty information website for further details.
Alternate exits
| Graduate Certificate of International Relations (A513) |
