AIR712 - Australian Foreign Policy
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 3: Online From 2026: Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | D305 students must have passed 24 credit points of study at levels 1, 2 & 3 with a minimum WAM of 60%, otherwise Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | AIP612, AIR612 |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | 1 x 1-hour seminar per week and 1 x 1-hour lecture per week (recordings provided) |
Content
The external and internal forces which influence Australia's foreign policy decision makers are explored along with Australia's multiple identities as a 'middle power', 'ANZUS ally' and as 'part of the region'. The conceptual frameworks are applied to major foreign policy issues, including human rights, the environment, trade policy and military security.
Unit Fee Information
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