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Graduate Diploma in International Studies GD.IntSt
2009

Program Outline | Program Structure | Assessment | Related Programs | Admission Information | Study Plans | Career Opportunities | Graduate Attributes | Further Information | Useful Links

Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 1 year (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Graduate Diploma

Program Outline

At the heart of world politics today are new challenges. The graduate programs in International Studies provide an opportunity to explore the character of the contemporary world and gain an advanced understanding of the key issues and debates in international politics since 1945. The program boasts a group of leading academics and researchers who specialise in a wide range of areas of teaching and research, including:  

  • Strategic and Security Studies
  • Contemporary International Thought
  • Gender Perspectives in International Relations
  • International Political Economy
  • Issues of Equality and Inequality in the International Sphere
  • Power and Culture
  • Asian Studies and European Studies

Program Structure

All courses are taught via seminars. Graduate Diploma students take two core and two elective courses.

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Assessment

Essays and seminar presentations.

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Admission Information

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.

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Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant? ?

SATAC Code 3GD008
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $5,201
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.
You must have a completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent; or a completed Graduate Certificate in International Studies.

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 3GD008

International applicants

Not an international applicant? ?

IELTS Total 6.5 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $21,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Prerequisites ?
Relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6.5
6
6
6
6

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $21,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
Enquiries Student Centre

Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Core Courses - both of the following:

INST 5001 International Politics in the Post Cold War World
INST 5005 Strategic Cultures and Unconventional Conflict

Elective Courses - choose two courses from the following:

BUSINESS 7001 International Challenges for Global Business
INST 5002 International Studies Topic A
INST 5003 International Studies Topic B
INST 5004 Regionalism and Multilateralism
INST 5005 Strategic Cultures and Unconventional Conflict
INST 5006 Intelligence and Security After the Cold War
INST 5007EX Themes in Intelligence and History
INST 5008 The Politics of War: Old and New
INST 5009 International Security
INST 5010 Perspectives on Nuclear Proliferation
INST 5011 Intelligence Analysis: Theory and Practice
INST 5012 Greater China
INST 5013 The Politics of Emotion
INST 5014 Political Economy of Contemporary China
INST 5015 Nuclear Policy and Regional Security in Northeast Asia
PHIL 5000 Applied Ethics
POLI 5003 How Much is Society Worth?
POLI 5004 Politics and History of Contemporary Europe
POLI 5005 Sex and Equality in the Liberal Democratic State
POLI 5006 The State of the Situation

Please note: Not all courses are offered each year. Electives are offered subject to enrolment numbers.

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Career Opportunities

International Studies is one of the fastest-growing degrees in a global context and recognised as a worthwhile qualification by many employers nationally and internationally.

Our graduates have built up careers in public service and international affairs, business, non-government organisations (NGOs), international agencies and journalism.

Potential careers

Policy Adviser, Political Advisor, Diplomatic corps, Foreign Affairs, Government officer, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, International Government and Trade Policy Adviser, Journalist

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Graduate Attributes

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences facilitates an environment in which postgraduate students in International Studies are encouraged to take personal responsibility for developing the following attributes:

  • Familiarity with advanced debates in the field of International Studies
  • Knowledge of sub-themes of International Studies that are currently significant, including the places of international relations, politics of culture, political economy, security studies, international justice and ethics, and history
  • Greater sensitivity to inter-cultural understanding
  • Being better equipped for independent study and research work
  • Further development of effective communication skills
  • The nurturing of independent thought, creativity and critical judgement
  • Understanding of ethical issues in the field and within the broader national and international communities.

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Further Information

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Last updated: Tuesday, 9 Jun 2009

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I considered other universities in Australia and Europe, and decided on the University of Adelaide because it offered the full package – a quality education, a beautiful campus, comfortable and convenient accommodation, and a great range of support services and activities.

I was looking for a one-year postgraduate teaching qualification, and Adelaide had that, plus it’s a well-respected Group of Eight university with a reputation for being one of the best. The program is comprehensive, striking the right balance between theory and practical experience, and I’ve found the lecturers to be really helpful and accommodating.

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