2009 Undergraduate Courses

2009 Postgraduate Courses

Master of International Studies

Testamur Title:

Master of International Studies

Abbreviation:

MIntlSt

Home Faculty:

Arts

Duration:

1 year FT or equivalent

Total Credit Points:

48

Delivery Mode:

Lectures and seminars

Starting Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Location:

University of Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

1592

CRICOS Code:

064299B

Overview

The Master of International Studies is an interdisciplinary coursework degree grounded in theoretical and professional perspectives. The course seeks to explain, debate, critically analyse and apply key concepts and ideas in international studies to give its graduates a strong understanding of the dynamics of internationalisation and globalisation.

Entry Requirements

Students will normally have an undergraduate degree with a major in the social sciences or cognate areas of study.

Course Requirements

Students need to pass 32 credit points of core subjects and 16 credit points of electives from the schedule given below.

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credit Points

Session

Core Subjects

MIST900

International Law and Diplomacy

8

Autumn

MIST905

Transforming Asia

8

Autumn/Spring

MIST910

International Economic Relations

8

Spring

MIST920

Social Change and Development

8

Autumn

And 16 credit points from:

MIST901

Politics of International Relations

8

Autumn

MIST903

Politics in the South Pacific

8

N/O 2009

MIST904

Diplomatic History

8

Spring

MIST907

Principles of Social Impact Assessment

8

Spring

MIST908

Globalisation and Citizenship

8

N/O 2009

MIST913

Labour and Migration

8

Spring

MIST914

Comparative Public Policy

8

N/O 2009

MIST999

Advanced Topics in International Studies

8

Autumn/Spring

Last reviewed: 30 October, 2008