Graduate programs in International Studies

International Studies provides 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. At the heart of the program is a group of staff who specialise in a wide range of areas of teaching and research including: Strategic and Security Studies, Security and Intelligence, 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
There are three program levels available - Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Arts (International Studies). All students take at least one of the core courses, with Graduate Certificate students taking one additional course which may be an elective course or the other core course. Graduate Diploma and Masters students undertake both core courses and two elective courses. In deciding which electives to undertake, students can choose whether to focus on one of the specialist areas available, or even undertake some language study. Students undertaking the Masters program must also complete a research project in an area of interest, and present a dissertation on their work.

All courses are taught via graduate seminars, with assessment consisting of essay writing and conducting seminar presentations.

Core courses

• Approaches and Issues in International Studies
• International Politics in the Post Cold War World

Elective courses*

• International Studies Option A or B
• Applied Ethics
• International Challenges to Global Business

*Elective courses and topics vary from year to year depending on which are specialists are available. For a list of seminars available in 2007 & 2008 please click here.

Entry requirements
A Bachelor degree or equivalent is required. Selection of applicationts will be made on academic merit. Applicants unsuccessful in being offered a place may be made an offer into another program (eg Graduate Diploma).

Program fees 
Postgraduate coursework degrees are available on a fee-paying basis. Australian students may be eligible to apply for a FEE-HELP loan. Please refer to the following websites for further information:

Application
Domestic students: applications must be made through SATAC. Students can apply online at www.satac.edu.au or by filling in an application form in the SATAC University Guide, available at all major newsagencies.

International students: applications must be made through the University's International Office. Application forms are available from www.international.adelaide.edu.au/future/apply

Further information
For information on the courses offered in 2007 and 2008 please contact Associate Professor Felix Patrikeeff.

Click here for a printable version of the program information.