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Master of International Studies Advanced

Overview

The Master of International Studies (Advanced) 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. It includes either a supervised research thesis or an internship. The thesis will qualify students for further research at postgraduate level. The internship provides graduates with professional experience in the field of international studies. Supervision of the research thesis and placement for the internship will be negotiated with the program coordinator.

Entry Requirements

To enter the Master of International Studies Advanced, students must have completed the coursework program of the Master of International Studies.

To enrol into the Research or Internship subjects, students will require a WAM of 70% plus two Distinctions across six subjects required for the Master of International Studies (Coursework).

Course Requirements

Students need to pass 32 credit points of core subjects and 16 credit points of electives from the schedule given below plus either the research thesis or the internship. Neither the thesis nor the internship can be undertaken before the 48 credit point coursework component of the course has been completed.