Overview
International and Political Studies involves the study of power - how it is exercised and by whom, and how its privileges and responsibilities are a focus of conflict. The program is designed for students who are interested in politics and international affairs in a rapidly changing global environment. Our courses … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key concepts in politics and international relations, and of differences in political systems and the contexts in which they operate
- Global citizens
- Scholars
2.
Apply concepts and theories used in the study of political science to the analysis of interests, ideas, institutions and political behaviour and critically evaluate different interpretations of political phenomena.
- Professionals
- Global citizens
- Leaders
- Scholars
3.
Demonstrate the ability to locate, and critically evaluate information from a variety of secondary and primary sources, and to communicate effectively in written work.
- Professionals
- Leaders
- Scholars
4.
Demonstrate the capacity to develop evidence-based argument and evaluation and communicate effectively in oral and written work.
- Professionals
- Leaders
- Global citizens
- Scholars
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Arts - BA4400 - Arts
Bachelor of Arts - BA4461 - Arts (CDF)
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 48 UOC.
Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Level 2 and 3 Electives36 Units of Credit:
Enrolment Disclaimer
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You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
Additional Information
Honours
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a separate fourth-year Honours program which consists of coursework and sub-thesis which expands and further develops the intellectual skills of our best students. Admission to International and Political Studies Honours is at the discretion of the Head of School. Interested students should contact the Honours Program Coordinator within HASS.
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