Graduate Diploma in International Studies

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Magill

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
MGIL

Fees
AUD$ 19,400 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2012

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
024148D

Entry requirements
Any graduate with a bachelor degree from a recognised institution may apply. No specific knowledge is assumed on entry. Applicants will be selected on the academic merit of their existing qualifications.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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There will be no intake into this program for 2012.

Aim

To develop students' ability to undertake informed and critical analysis of theory and specialist practice in international relations, world politics and comparative cross-cultural studies.

Content & Structure

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma, students must complete 36 units of approved postgraduate courses.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES			Note(s): 1,2
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Gender, Peace and Security	POLI 5028	4.5
World Politics, Culture and Security Strategies	POLI 5024	4.5
Mobility, Citizenship and Identity	SOCU 5014	4.5
Western Culture, Fundamentalism and Secularisation	SOCU 5009	4.5
International Interventions: Democratisation and State Building	POLI 5026	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6), Summer Term (Study Period 7)
Asia-Pacific Twenty-First Century	POLI 5005	4.5
Comparative Policy Analysis and Political Change	POLI 5021	4.5
Sustainable Development	POLI 5023	4.5
Environmental Security and Human Rights	POLI 5025	4.5
Islam, Politics and International Relations	POLI 5007	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. In accordance with University policy, students may be granted credit transfer up to a maximum of 9 units for a 36 unit graduate diploma.

2. In accordance with established practice, credit for successful completion of the common approved courses which constitute the nested Graduate Diploma in International Studies and the coursework for the Master of International Studies shall be transferable between the two programs.

Notes

1. To qualify for the Graduate Diploma, students must complete eight of the listed International Studies postgraduate courses. Not more than two other courses (total of 9 units) may be substituted for those listed, with the approval of the Program Director.

2. Not all courses will be available every year.