University of Sydney Handbooks - 2013 Archive

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Subject tables I - M

Units of Study I - M

International security

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

International Security

Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in International Security are required to complete 24 credit points, including 18 credit points of core units of study and 6 credit points of elective units of study.
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in International Security are required to complete 36 credit points, including 18 credit points of core units of study and 18 credit points of elective units of study, with at least 12 credit points from Section A.
Candidates for the Master of International Security are required to complete 60 credit points, including 18 credit points of core units of study and 42credit points of elective units of study, with at least 24 credit points from Section A.

Core units of study

CISS6001
New Security Challenges
6      Semester 2
CISS6002
Strategy & Security in the Asia-Pacific
6      Semester 1
CISS6006
Statebuilding and Fragile States
6      Semester 2
GOVT6119
International Security
6      Semester 1
Semester 2

Elective units of study

Section A
CISS6003
Business and Security
6      Semester 2
CISS6004
Disease and Security
6      Semester 1
CISS6008
Population and Security
6      Semester 1
CISS6011
Special Topic in International Security
6      Semester 2
CISS6012
Civil-Military Relations
6   

Students must not undertake this unit if they took CISS6011 (Special Topic in International Security) when the special topic was Civil-Military Relations
Semester 2
CISS6013
Middle East Conflict and Security
6    N GOVT6154
Int November
CISS6014
Human Security
6      Summer Late
CISS6015
Alliances and Coalition Warfare
6      Semester 2
CISS6016
Chinese Foreign and Security Policy
6      Semester 1
CISS6018
Nuclear Arms Control & Non-proliferation
6      Semester 2
CISS6019
War and Strategy
6      Semester 2
CISS6020
Geopolitics of Energy Security in Asia
6      Summer Main
Section B
CISS6009
Research Essay 1
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Entry into this unit is by permission only.
Semester 1
Semester 2
CISS6010
Research Essay 2
6    P Completion of a minimum of 4 units with an average of 75%
C CISS6009

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Entry into this unit is by permission only.
Semester 1
Semester 2
GOVT6139
Research Design
6      Semester 1
GOVT6316
Policy Making, Power and Politics
6      Semester 2
IBUS5001
Strategy, Innovation and Global Business
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PACS6901
United Nations, Peace and Security
6      Semester 1
TPTM6390
Logistics in Humanitarian Aid Projects
6    A Basic knowledge of logistics and supply chain management.
Semester 1
USSC6903
US Foreign and National Security Policy
6      Semester 2
USSC6907
American Exceptionalism
6      Semester 1

International studies

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

International Studies

Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in International Studies are required to complete 24 credit points, including 6 credit points of core units of study and 18 credit points of elective units of study.
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in International Studies are required to complete 36 credit points, including 12 credit points of core units of study and 24 credit points of elective units of study.
Candidates for the Master of International Studies are required to complete 48 credit points, including 12 credit points of core units of study and 36 credit points of elective units of study.

Core Units of Study

GOVT6116
International Organisations
6      Semester 1a
GOVT6119
International Security
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
GOVT6123
Globalisation and Governance
6      Semester 2
GOVT6137
Forces of Change in Int Relations
6      Semester 2
GOVT6147
Foundations of International Relations
6      Semester 1

Elective Units of Study

GOVT6108
Democracy and Development in SE Asia
6      Semester 1
GOVT6111
Chinese Politics
6    C CHSC6901 for Master of China Public Administration and Master of China Studies
Semester 1
GOVT6121
Northeast Asian Politics
6      Semester 1
GOVT6135
Global Environmental Politics
6      Semester 2
GOVT6139
Research Design
6      Semester 1
GOVT6148
Dissertation Part 1
6    P Completion of 4 postgraduate units - 80% or above average and written permission from Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator.
C GOVT6139

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
GOVT6149
Dissertation Part 2
6    C GOVT6148

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
GOVT6210
Special Topics in International Studies
6      Semester 1
GOVT6220
The State, Secession, and Civil War
6      Semester 2
GOVT6223
Topics in Environmental Politics
6      Semester 2
GOVT6304
Development and World Politics
6      Semester 2
GOVT6314
Terrorism and International Security
6      Winter Main
GOVT6336
Media Politics
6      Semester 2
GOVT6358
Comparative Migration Policy
6      Semester 1
ARTS7000
Academic Communication for Postgraduates
6   

It is strongly advised that all students enrolling in this elective complete it during their first semester of study, or in Summer or Winter school when available. ARTS7000 is recommended for two main groups: 1) International postgraduate students who have not completed their Bachelor award at a university where English was the medium of instruction. 2) Domestic postgraduates who have not been in an academic environment for a prolonged period of time.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Candidates may also choose one unit of study from the following list:
CISS6001
New Security Challenges
6      Semester 2
CISS6006
Statebuilding and Fragile States
6      Semester 2
CISS6011
Special Topic in International Security
6      Semester 2
CISS6013
Middle East Conflict and Security
6    N GOVT6154
Int November
CISS6016
Chinese Foreign and Security Policy
6      Semester 1
CISS6018
Nuclear Arms Control & Non-proliferation
6      Semester 2
ECOP6016
China in the World Economy
6      Semester 1
HRTD6906
The Philosophy of Human Rights
6    N PHIL7607
Semester 1
PACS6901
United Nations, Peace and Security
6      Semester 1
USSC6902
US Politics: Presidency and Congress
6      Semester 2
USSC6903
US Foreign and National Security Policy
6      Semester 2
USSC6906
US Constitution
6      Semester 1

Exchange Units of Study

Available to Master of International Studies students only.
GOVT6400
Government Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
GOVT6401
Government Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
GOVT6402
Government Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
GOVT6403
Government Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2

Media practice

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Media Practice

Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Media Practice are required to complete 24 credit points, including 12 credit points of core units of study and 12 credit points of elective units of study.
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Media Practice are required to complete 36 credit points, including 18 credit points of core units of study and 18 credit points of elective units of study.
Candidates for the Master of Media Practice are required to complete 48 credit points, including 24 credit points of core units of study and 24 credit points of elective units of study.

Core Units of Study

MECO6900
News Writing
6    N MECO4101
Semester 1
Summer Main
MECO6901
Dealing with the Media
6      Semester 2
MECO6902
Legal & Ethical Issues in Media Practice
6      Semester 2
MECO6926
International Media Practice
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1

Elective Units of Study

MECO6904
Dissertation Part 1
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
MECO6905
Dissertation Part 2
6    P MECO6904

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
MECO6906
Literary Journalism: History and Theory
6      Semester 1
MECO6908
Strategy Selection in Corporate PR
6      Semester 1
MECO6909
PR Management and Conflict Resolution
6      Semester 1
MECO6912
Political Public Relations
6      Semester 2
MECO6913
Public Opinion, Policy and Public Sphere
6      Semester 2
MECO6914
Making Magazines
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
MECO6915
Writing Features: Narrative Journalism
6      Semester 2
MECO6924
Broadcast Journalism
6    P MECO6900 News Writing
C MECO6900 News Writing
Semester 1
MECO6925
Online Journalism
6    A Familiarity with computers. Basic journalism studies knowledge or co-enrolment in MECO6900 News Writing preferred.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
MECO6927
Organisational Communication
6      Semester 2
MECO6928
Media and Communication Internship
6    P 12 credit points from core units of study in Master of Publishing, Master of Media Practice or Master of Health Communication.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
MECO6929
Chinese Media Studies in Global Contexts
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
ARIN6902
Internet Cultures and Governance
6      Semester 1
Summer Main
ARIN6903
Exploring Digital Cultures
6      Semester 1
ARIN6914
Remixable Media
6      Semester 2a
ARTS7000
Academic Communication for Postgraduates
6   

It is strongly advised that all students enrolling in this elective complete it during their first semester of study, or in Summer or Winter school when available. ARTS7000 is recommended for two main groups: 1) International postgraduate students who have not completed their Bachelor award at a university where English was the medium of instruction. 2) Domestic postgraduates who have not been in an academic environment for a prolonged period of time.
Semester 1
Semester 2
ASNS6905
Asian Popular Culture
6      Semester 2
ASNS6908
Media Industries in East Asia
6      Semester 1
LNGS7006
Cross-Cultural Communication
6      Semester 2
LNGS7274
Media Discourse
6      Semester 1
PACS6914
Conflict-Resolving Media
6    N SCWK6935
Semester 1b
WMST6903
Gender, Media and Consumer Societies
6      Semester 1

Museum studies

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Museum Studies

Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies are required to complete 24 credit points, including 6 credit points of core units of study and 18 credit points of elective units of study.
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Museum Studies are required to complete 36 credit points, including 12 credit points of core units of study and 24 credit points of elective units of study.
Candidates for the Master of Museum Studies are required to complete 48 credit points, including 18 credit points of core units of study and 30 credit points of elective units of study.
Candidates for the Master of Letters (Museum Studies) must complete the two treatise units of study (24 credit points) listed for the course.

Core Units of Study

To be completed by all candidates.
MUSM7033
The Museum Context
6      Semester 1
Semester 2

Core Units of Study for Graduate Diploma and Master of Museum Studies (Sydney only)

MUSM7004
Internship/Placement 1 (Part 1)
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
MUSM7005
Internship/Placement 2 (Part 2)
6      Semester 1
Semester 2

Core Units of Study for Graduate Diploma and Master of Museum Studies (Hong Kong only)

MUSM7027
Internship/Placement
6   

available to Hong Kong candidates only
Semester 1
Semester 2

Elective Units of Study

Units are taught in intensive mode in the Hong Kong program.
MUSM7007
Museum Studies Dissertation (Part 1)
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
MUSM7008
Museum Studies Dissertation (Part 2)
6    P MUSM7007

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
MUSM7028
Artefact Studies
6      Int April
Semester 2
MUSM7029
Communication and Education
6      Semester 1
MUSM7030
Exhibition Development
6      Semester 1a
Semester 2a
MUSM7031
Information and Collection Management
6      Int June
Semester 1
MUSM7032
Museum and Gallery Administration
6      Semester 2b
MUSM7033
The Museum Context
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
MUSM7035
Ethics of Cultural Property
6      Semester 2
MUSM7036
Museums and the Digital
6    P MUSM7033
Int February
Semester 1b
ARHT6914
Art and Curatorship
6      Semester 2
ARTS7000
Academic Communication for Postgraduates
6   

It is strongly advised that all students enrolling in this elective complete it during their first semester of study, or in Summer or Winter school when available. ARTS7000 is recommended for two main groups: 1) International postgraduate students who have not completed their Bachelor award at a university where English was the medium of instruction. 2) Domestic postgraduates who have not been in an academic environment for a prolonged period of time.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Core Units of Study for Master of Letters

MUSM7025
M Litt Treatise Part 1
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
MUSM7026
M Litt Treatise Part 2
12    P MUSM7025

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2