C04262v1 Master of Arts in International Studies

Overview

The Master of Arts 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.

This course enables students from any disciplinary background to study a language and culture other than English and thus add an international dimension to their qualification. Students have the opportunity to spend a semester at a partner university in their country of study.

Course aims

The program aims to enable students to communicate competently in the language of their specialisation, learn about contemporary society in their chosen country of study, develop intercultural sensitivity, critically reflect on ethical issues in international research, and learn and apply a variety of interdisciplinary skills and knowledge to research contemporary issues and trends in international studies through a capstone in-country study experience.

Credit recognition

Course duration and attendance

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

Note: international students in Australia on a student visa are required to undertake full-time (FT) study as a condition of their visa.

Course structure

The course totals 72 credit points of study and focuses on developing or extending students' experience of language and culture. There are three compulsory components: a country major choice block which includes two semesters of study of a language and culture other than English, a contemporary society subject, and one semester studying overseas; the Research in International Studies subject; and two elective subjects.

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

Students may select subjects beyond the lists of elective subjects with the approval of the graduate adviser. Not all subjects are available each semester.

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

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.

Articulation with UTS courses

Other information

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