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Graduate Certificate of International Relations

INRE32C

Faculty:
Faculty of Arts
Award:
Graduate Certificate of International Relations (GradCertIntRel)
Admission Requirement:
• Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent
• GPA of 2.50 (out of 4.00)
English Language Proficiency:
IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
Study Mode:
Full-time, Part-time
Attendance Mode:
Internal, External
Candidature Length:
Full-time: 0.5 years
Study Period Offerings:
Session 1 (February), Session 2 (July)
Volume of Learning:
Equivalent to 0.5 years
General requirements:
Minimum number of credit points 16
Minimum number of credit points at 600 level 8
Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above 8
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

In order to graduate students must ensure that they have satisfied all of the general requirements of the award.

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

600 level

Required
8 cp from
 
Australian Politics in Global Context (4)
 
 
Introduction to Global Politics (4)
 
 
Thinking Politically (4)
 
 
Global Environmental Politics (4)
 
 
Contemporary Issues in Australian Politics (4)
 
 
Australian Foreign Policy (4)
 
8
States and Nations (4)
 

800 level

Required
4cp from
 
International Security (4)
 
 
Theories of International Relations (4)
 
 
International Political Economy (4)
 
4
International Law and Institutions (4)
 
Required
4cp from
 
The Politics of International Human Rights Law (4)
 
 
International Security (4)
 
 
Europe, the European Union, and the International System (4)
 
 
The USA in the International System (4)
 
 
International Politics and Economics of East Asia and the Pacific (4)
 
 
The International System (4)
 
 
Theories of International Relations (4)
 
 
International Relations of the Middle East (4)
 
 
The Asian-Pacific Region and Australia (4)
 
 
International Political Economy (4)
 
 
War and Violence in World Politics (4)
 
 
Globalisation and the North-South Relationship (4)
 
4
International Law and Institutions (4)
 

TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

16
Additional Information
AQF Level Level 8 Graduate Certificate
CRICOS Code 084524K
Graduate Capabilities

The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows:

Cognitive capabilities
(K) discipline specific knowledge and skills
(T) critical, analytical and integrative thinking
(P) problem solving and research capability
(I) creative and innovative


Interpersonal or social capabilities
(C) effective communication
(E) engaged and ethical local and global citizens
(A) socially and environmentally active and responsible

Personal capabilities
(J) capable of professional and personal judgement and initiative
(L) commitment to continuous learning

Program Learning Outcomes
Recognition of Prior Learning

Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. For recognition of prior informal and non-formal learning, please refer to the relevant RPL Plan, which describes the evidential requirements and approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit in this program.


For undergraduate RPL plans visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/nonschoolrpl
For postgraduate RPL plans visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/pgrpl

Support for Learning

Macquarie University aspires to be an inclusive and supportive community of learners where all students are given the opportunity to meet their academic and personal goals. The University offers a comprehensive range of free and accessible student support services which include academic advice, counselling and psychological services, advocacy services and welfare advice, careers and employment, disability services and academic skills workshops amongst others. There is also a bulk billing medical service located on campus.

Further information can be found at www.students.mq.edu.au/support/

Campus Wellbeing contact details:
Phone: +61 2 9850 7497
Email: campuswellbeing@mq.edu.au
www.students.mq.edu.au/support/health_and_wellbeing/contact_us

Program Standards and Quality

The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders.

Assessment Regulations

This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy.

Accreditation This is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited qualification.