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International Studies

The programs in International Studies are designed to equip students with analytical and critical skills for understanding contemporary international politics. The course responds to contemporary developments that affect the governance of societies across the globe, from terrorism to public sector reform. The degree covers a wide variety of areas that include the study of globalisation, theories of International Relations (IR), international political economy, international security, human rights, global environmental politics, Asia Pacific and Northeast Asian Politics, and Australian foreign and defense policy.

Contact

Dr Charlotte Epstein
Phone: + 61 2 9351 2082
Email: charlotte.epstein@sydney.edu.au
Please note that the preferred contact mode is by email

See also: Government and International Relations and Public Policy

Requirements

Please refer to the degree resolutions in this Handbook for information on the specific admission requirements for different award courses.

Master of International Studies

To be awarded the Master of International Studies, students complete a total of eight units of study (48 credit points), comprising:

  • two core units of study (12 credit points)
  • six elective units (36 credit points), including a minimum of four units (24 credit points) chosen from the Table of Postgraduate Coursework Units of Study
Graduate Diploma in International Studies

To be awarded the Graduate Diploma of International Studies, students complete a total of six units of study (36 credit points), comprising:

  • two core units of study (12 credit points)
  • four elective units (24 credit points) chosen from the Table of Postgraduate Coursework Units of Study
Graduate Certificate in International Studies

To be awarded the Graduate Certificate of International Studies, students complete a total of four units of study (24 credit points), comprising:

  • one core unit of study (6 credit points)
  • three elective units (18 credit points), including a minimum of two units (12 credit points) chosen from the Table of Postgraduate Coursework Units of Study