Graduate Diploma in International Security (GDipIntSec)
Graduate Diploma in International Security (GDipIntSec)
Program Code
GDINS
Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Academic Year
2023
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
This program introduces students to the core trends, issues and analyses of contemporary international security. Students will acquire in-depth knowledge of current international security challenges and global politics and develop skills in understanding how these can be managed or mitigated.
The Graduate Diploma International Security is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 1 year.
Conditions
Interruption of program:
Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Academic Program Rules for Graduate Diploma in International Security
There shall be a Graduate Diploma in International Security.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Graduate Diploma in International Security, the student must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a total of not less than 24 units, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 12 units.
- Elective courses to the value of 12 units.
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value POLIS 7026 International Security 6 and
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value POLIS 7004 International Relations in the Indo-Pacific Region 6 POLIS 7113 Terrorism and Global Politics 6 POLIS 7114 The Ethics of War and Peace 6 POLIS 7115 Decolonising Security 6
Electives
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Electives
To satisfy the requirements for Electives students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value GEOG 7005 Community Engagement 6 GEOG 7014 Sustainable Cities: Planning for Climate Change 6 LAW 7073 Counter Terrorism and National Security Law 3 LAW 7120 Human Rights: International Perspectives (PG) 3 LAW 7129 International Humanitarian Law 3 LAW 7165 Cyber Security and Cyber Conflict Law 3 LAW 7172 Strategic Space Law 3 LAW 7177 Introduction to Australian Law 3 LAW 7192 Government, Law and Policy 3 MDIA 7004 Social Media Management 6 MDIA 7005 Media Relations 6 MDIA 7006 Risk and Crisis Communication 6 POLICY 7001 Fundamentals of Public Policy 3 POLICY 7002 Ethics and Politics in Policy 3 POLIS 7004 International Relations in the Indo-Pacific Region 6 POLIS 7113 Terrorism and Global Politics 6 POLIS 7114 The Ethics of War and Peace 6 POLIS 7115 Decolonising Security 6 PROJMGNT 7038 Project Leadership and Communication 3 TRADE 5000 International Trade: Negotiations & Agreements 3 TRADE 5001 International Trade: Strategies & Opportunities 3 TRADE 7004 Principles of International Trade and Development 3 or
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Any other postgraduate coursework courses from the University that are available to the student, with the approval of the Program Coordinator.