C06106v1 Graduate Diploma in International Studies
Award(s): Graduate Diploma in International Studies (GradDipIntStudies)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 (C04262) 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
Admission 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 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 a variety of interdisciplinary skills and knowledge to research contemporary issues and trends in international studies.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
A minimum of two years' language study at an approved tertiary institution is recommended, but not required. Applicants who have completed a bachelor's, graduate diploma or master's in any field of study or a graduate certificate in a related field of study can apply. Applicants who do not possess the relevant qualification must submit a CV and personal statement outlining their educational and professional achievements.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 58-66
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
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
The 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: two semesters of study of a language and culture other than English and a contemporary society subject; 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 completion requirements
| CBK90891 Language, Culture and Society choice | 24cp | |
| 979508 Research in International Studies | 8cp | |
| CBK90900 Electives (International Studies) | 16cp | |
| 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 | |
| 979508 Research in International Studies | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points of electives | 8cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| 979514 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points of electives | 8cp | |
| Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 979508 Research in International Studies | 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 | ||
| 979514 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 (C04262). Students who successfully complete this course and who are admitted to the master's course are eligible for credit recognition for completed subjects (48 credit points).
Students who want to proceed to a period of in-country study 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:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
Ask UTS www.ask.uts.edu.au
www.internationalstudies.uts.edu.au
