Overview
This specialisation is for students commencing from 2023.
How can the global economy be understood and analysed in political terms, and why is this important? Studying International Political Economy (IPE) enables you to come to grips with some of the most pressing questions in and of global politics today. You … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Generate and apply in-depth, culturally sensitive knowledge of the diverse histories, evolution and practices of the global political economy.
- Global citizens
- Scholars
2.
Articulate various perspectives and approaches within IPE studies of the global political economy.
- Scholars
- Global citizens
3.
Employ appropriate research methods to locate and evaluate diverse forms of scholarship, evidence and practice, with a careful understanding of the cultural, social, political and economic histories that have produced them.
- Global citizens
- Professionals
- Scholars
4.
Develop the application of ethically rigorous, high-level skills in critical analysis, problem-solving and research practice to link theory with social, political and economic contexts.
- Professionals
- Leaders
- Scholars
- Global citizens
5.
Engage consistently, meaningfully and respectfully with diverse policy issues, debates and questions in relation to various actors in the global political economy.
- Leaders
- Global citizens
- Scholars
6.
Master key IPE concepts, ideas and terminology to communicate effectively in oral and written form, using multi-media tools and with diverse audiences in mind.
- Scholars
- Global citizens
- Leaders
- Professionals
7.
Demonstrate collaborative and individual leadership skills, working both autonomously and in teams with care, mutual respect and ethical rigour.
- Professionals
- Global citizens
- Leaders
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Social Sciences - BSocSci3325 - Social Sciences
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3341 - Media
Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Design - BDes4825 - Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA4830 - Fine Arts
Specialisation Structure
You must complete 36 UOC.
Level 1 Core Courses6 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses18 Units of Credit:
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