UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

APG5324 International political economy

Faculty of Arts

APG5324 International political economy is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 1
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before APG5324

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After APG5324

No unit lists APG5324 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prohibition: ATS4324, APG4324

Overview

This unit explores the emergence of a global political economy and the consequences of an increasingly interdependent world. You will be introduced to the key theoretical approaches and debates in international political economy, and the major developments in 20th and 21st century global political economy. You will also critically examine the key issues emerging from a globalising political economy, ranging from the globalisation of production to the emergence of new powers from the Global South, and reflect on the future trajectories of international political economy in the era of global uncertainty and change.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonFlexible

Assessment

  • EssayWritten
    40%
  • Interactive Oral AssessmentDemonstration
    15%
  • MultimediaArtefact
    25%
  • QuizzesQuiz / Test
    20%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Explain the principal themes and theories in international political economy;

  2. 2

    Discuss the major developments in the international political economy since World War II, with emphasis upon the impact of economic interdependence and globalization;

  3. 3

    Critically analyse the key issues facing the global political economy;

  4. 4

    Design and manage a focused research project; 

  5. 5

    Collaborate effectively with peers in group learning tasks.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures12 hours
  • Workshops24 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities. 

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Tom Chodor
Chief Examiners
Dr Tom Chodor

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for APG5324?

APG5324 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is APG5324 offered?

In 2027, APG5324 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

How much work is APG5324?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does APG5324 have an exam?

No. APG5324 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Politics and International Relations
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available