C06088v1 Graduate Diploma in International Studies
Award(s): Graduate Diploma in International Studies (GradDipIntStud)UAC code: 942528 (Autumn semester)
CRICOS code: 026984G
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Location: City campus
Note(s)
Students intending to complete the Master of Arts in International Studies (C04205) 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 UTS: International Studies with planning an appropriate sequence of subjects.
Overview
Course aims
Academic requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
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 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 social change; and learn about contemporary society in the chosen country.
Academic requirements
Applicants must have completed a recognised Australian bachelor's degree in a related field of study, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
A minimum of two years' language study at an approved tertiary institution is recommended, but not required. For this course, an equivalent qualification is a bachelor's, graduate diploma, or master's in any field of study. Applicants with a graduate certificate in a related field of study are also considered. Applicants who do not possess the relevant qualification may submit a personal statement outlining their educational and professional achievements.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; TOEFL: paper based: 575 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 90 overall with a writing score of 21; DEEP: C
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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. There are three compulsory components which involve at least two semesters' study of a language and culture other than English and the subject 979333 International Studies Research Seminar.
Students can focus on one of the following countries or majors: Argentina, Canada (Québec), Chile, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latino USA, Mexico, Spain or Switzerland.
Full-time students undertake 24 credit points a semester. Part-time students should undertake 16 credit points a semester.
Course completion requirements
| CBK90141 Language and Culture subject choice | 16cp | |
| 979333 International Studies Research Seminar | 8cp | |
| CBK90231 Electives (International Studies) | 24cp | |
| Total | 48cp |
Course program
The example programs below show subject choices for the German Language and Culture option. Students undertaking one of the other language options undertake a similar sequence of subjects.
The part-time program shows the three compulsory subjects (i.e. two Language and Culture subjects and International Studies Research Seminar) and, as electives, a further two Language and Culture subjects plus Contemporary Germany.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| 979333 International Studies Research Seminar | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points of electives | 8cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points of electives | 8cp | |
| Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 979333 International Studies Research Seminar | 8cp | |
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Diploma in International Studies, and the Master of Arts in International Studies (C04205).
Students who successfully complete this course and who are admitted to the master's course are eligible for recognition of prior learning for completed subjects (48 credit points).
For students planning to articulate to the Master of Arts in International Studies it is highly recommended that they select the Contemporary Society elective relevant to the country major. In addition, if these students want to proceed to a period of in-country study they must advise UTS: International Studies at least one semester prior to wanting to go overseas.
Other information
Further information is available from the UTS Student Centre on:
or from UTS: International Studies on:
