C06088v1 Graduate Diploma in International Studies

Note(s)

Students intending to complete the Master of Arts in International Studies are encouraged to enrol directly into it, rather than enrolling initially in the Graduate Diploma and transferring to the Master's. This assists students and the Institute with planning an appropriate sequence of subjects.

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in International Studies is part of an articulated program of study in which students develop or enhance their knowledge of the language and culture of a country chosen from the range offered in the International Studies program.

The program provides opportunities for students from any disciplinary background to study a language and culture other than English and thus add an international dimension to their undergraduate qualification.

Course aims

The program aims to enable students to learn or improve their knowledge of the language of the country they choose to study; learn about cultural diversity and comparative social change; and learn about contemporary society in the country they choose to study.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a one-year, full-time or equivalent part-time basis.

Course structure

The course totals 48 credit points. A compulsory component involves at least two semesters' study of a language and culture other than English.

Students can focus on one of the following countries or majors: Canada (Québec), Chile, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latino USA, Mexico, Spain or Switzerland.

Full-time students undertake 24 credit points per semester. Part-time students should undertake 16 credit points per semester.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The example programs below show subject choices for the German Language and Culture stream. Students undertaking one of the other language streams undertake a similar sequence of subjects.

It may also be possible to commence this course in Spring semester as a part-time student depending on the availability of the language and culture subjects.

Articulation with UTS courses

Other information

Further information is available from the UTS Student Centre on: