ATS2321 International political economy
Faculty of Arts
ATS2321 International political economy is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2321
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ATS2321
No unit lists ATS2321 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Pre-requisite:
For Bachelor of International Relations - ATS1056, ATS1071, ATS1873 and ATS1945
Overview
In this unit you will examine the main concepts, theories and controversies within the field of International Political Economy (IPE). You will learn about the contending approaches to international political economy and the scope of the sub-discipline. You will explore the major developments in the 20th and 21st-century political economy, such as the political and social consequences of economic globalisation in the 21st Century. Topics you will study include: trade, investment, financial systems, development, globalization, inequality, multinational corporations, and the distribution of wealth and power among countries.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Reflective writingWritten20%
- In-class testQuiz / Test20%
- In-class testQuiz / Test20%
- EssayWritten25%
- In-class participation activityExercise15%
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
examine and assess the intersections between politics and the economy at the international level;
- 2
apply IPE concepts to understand global trade, investment and monetary arrangements;
- 3
compare and evaluate the structure and operation of important global economic organisations and institutions;
- 4
research and analyse relevant IPE case studies;
- 5
communicate and defend arguments in written formats (in relation to assessment) and oral formats (in relation to class activities).
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachPeer assisted 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.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit will provide you with opportunities to work with peers in groups and pairs in class. You will have interactive discussions to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the topic, and reinforce your learning.
Learning resources
Required resources
This unit requires access to a laptop that meets minimum specifications (https://www.monash.edu/esolutions/students/bring-your-own-device-byod). Free specialist software is available via MoVE (https://www.monash.edu/learning-teaching/innovation/learning-technologies/move).
Where it fits
ATS2321 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
- HUMNGEOG06Level 2 and 3 elective unitsHuman geographyNo reviews yet
- HUMNGEOG09Level 2 and 3 elective unitsHuman geographyNo reviews yet
- INTLREL10Level 2 cornerstone unitsInternational relationsNo reviews yet
- INTLREL11Level 2 and 3 elective unitsInternational relationsNo reviews yet
- PLTCGOVE02Level 2 cornerstone unitsPolitics and governanceNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Antonia Settle
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Antonia Settle
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2321?
ATS2321 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS2321 offered?
In 2026, ATS2321 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2321?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2321 have an exam?
No. ATS2321 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2321?
ATS2321 is part of Human geography; International relations; and Politics and governance.