International Studies
Contact
Dr Charlotte Epstein
Phone: + 61 2 9351 2082
Email: charlotte.epstein@sydney.edu.au
See also: Government and International Relations and Public Policy
Requirements
Graduate Certificate in International Studies
4 units of study = 24 credit points
Graduate Diploma in International Studies
6 units of study = 36 credit points
Master of International Studies
8 units of study = 48 credit points
A Bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney with a minimum credit average, or equivalent.
Units of study
Cores
- GOVT6103 Australia in Diplomacy, Defence & Trade
- GOVT6123 Globalisation and Governance
- GOVT6136 Asia Pacific Politics
- GOVT6147 Foundations of International Relations
Electives
- GOVT6117 International Politics of Human Rights
- GOVT6119 International Security
- GOVT6121 Northeast Asian Politics
- GOVT6125 Politics of the World Economy
- GOVT6136 Asia Pacific Politics
- GOVT6137 Forces of Change in Int Relations
- GOVT6139 Research Design
- GOVT6148 Dissertation Part 1*
- GOVT6149 Dissertation Part 2*
- GOVT6150 Comparative Democratic Politics
- GOVT6336 Media Politics
- ARTS7000 Academic Communication for Postgraduates
Students may also choose one unit of study from the following list:
- CISS6001 New Security Challenges
- CISS6007 Terrorism in the Asia Pacific Region
- CISS6013 Middle East Conflict and Security
- ECOP6015 Global Employment and Migration
- ECOP6016 China and the World Economy
- PACS6901 UN and International Conflict Resolution
- USSC6902 US Politics: Competing Centres of Power
- USSC6903 US Foreign and National Security Policy
- USSC6906 US Constitution
Core units of study – Master and Graduate Diploma candidates must complete at least two core units of study; Graduate Certificate candidates must complete at least one core.
*Department permission required.
Course rules
Master of International Studies
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| DG031 | Graduate Certificate in International Studies |
| DF037 | Graduate Diploma in International Studies |
| DC060 | Master of International Studies |
2 Attendance pattern
0.
The attendance pattern for these courses is full time or part time according to candidate choice.
3 Master's type
0.
The master's degree in these resolutions is an advanced learning master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
(2)
A candidate for the graduate certificate or graduate diploma may apply to progress to a longer course in this sequence, providing the candidate meets the admission requirements for that course. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.
5 Admission to candidature
(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications but whose evidence of experience and achievement is deemed by the Dean to be equivalent.
(a)
a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or
(b)
completion of the Graduate Certificate in International Studies with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.
(a)
a bachelor's degree with a credit (65%) average from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or
(b)
completion of the Graduate Diploma in International Studies with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.
6 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for these courses are set out in the Postgraduate Table of Units of Study for the International Studies subject area.
(2)
Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in International Studies are required to complete 24 credit points, including:
(3)
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in International Studies are required to complete 36 credit points, including:
(4)
Candidates for the Master of International Studies are required to complete 48 credit points, including:
7 Course transfer
0.
A candidate for the master's degree or graduate diploma may elect to discontinue study and graduate with a shorter award from this sequence, with the approval of the Dean, and provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met.
8 Transitional provisions
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January 2011 will complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.