The study of International Relations has traditionally focused upon the (often hostile) engagements between nation-states and/or their diplomatic elites seeking to advance the national interest by war or other means. These are still important themes in the contemporary IR agenda. However, at the beginning of the 21st century analysts and policymakers require a more comprehensive body of knowledge and deeper understanding of the world and how it operates. This minor is designed to provide students with an introduction to such knowledge and understanding in regard to both traditional and more recent agendas in the study of international relations.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the core concepts and theories that dominate global politics in the 21st century;
- Have a thorough understanding of the historical development of the global system;
- Examine the contemporary challenges facing the global system and evaluate the policies implemented to address them;
- Reflect critically on the knowledge and skills developed in their study of International Relations.
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This minor requires the completion of 24 units, which must include:
12 units from the completion of the following course(s):
POLS1005 - Intro to IR
POLS1006 - Contemporary Global Issues
12 units from the completion of the following course(s):
INTR2010 - IR in the Asia-Pacific
POLS2133 - International Organisations
POLS2011 - Development and Change
POLS2094 - Issues Intern Pol Economy
POLS2101 - Refugee Politics
POLS2136 - Power in world politics
POLS2113 - Human Rights
POLS3001 - Foreign Policy Analysis
POLS3017 - Intern Relations Theory
STST3002 - Australia's Security
12 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLS1005 | Introduction to International Relations: Foundations and Concepts | 6 |
| POLS1006 | Introduction to International Relations: Contemporary Global Issues | 6 |
12 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| INTR2010 | International Relations in the Asia-Pacific | 6 |
| POLS2011 | Development and Change | 6 |
| POLS2094 | Issues in International Political Economy | 6 |
| POLS2101 | Refugee Politics: Displacement and Exclusion in the 20th and 21st Centuries | 6 |
| POLS2113 | Human Rights | 6 |
| POLS2133 | International Organisations in World Politics | 6 |
| POLS2136 | Power and influence in world politics | 6 |
| POLS3001 | Foreign Policy Analysis | 6 |
| POLS3017 | International Relations Theory | 6 |
| POLS3036 | International Terrorism | 6 |
| POLS3037 | Globalisation: Communications, Culture and Democracy | 6 |
| STST3002 | Australia's Security in the Asian Century | 6 |