ATS4328 Theories, concepts and controversies in Politics and International Relations
Faculty of Arts
ATS4328 Theories, concepts and controversies in Politics and International Relations is a level 4, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2023. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2023
- Not offered
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS4328
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS4328
No unit lists ATS4328 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: COS4399, EUR4399
Overview
This unit introduces students to cutting edge research in Politics and International Relations. The unit consists of four one-day long masterclasses over the course of the term, during three of which students will explore key concepts and theories in Politics and International Relations, examine the evolving debates about them, and analyse how they are applied to understand some of the pressing political challenges of our time. The aim of the unit is to engage students in theoretical analysis of issues in Politics and International Relations, and expose them to how leading researchers confront these issues through their research. The unit trains and supports students to present the findings of their own research.
Offerings in 2023
The 2023 handbook lists no offerings for ATS4328.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
explain the key concepts and theories in Politics and International Relations;
- 2
critically analyse the history and evolution of Politics and International Relations theories;
- 3
apply theories to current issues and challenges in Politics and International Relations;
- 4
communicate research findings in writing;
- 5
articulate key concepts through verbal and visual presentations
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 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.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Michael Ure
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Michael Ure
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS4328?
ATS4328 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS4328 offered?
ATS4328 has no offerings listed in the 2023 handbook.
How much work is ATS4328?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.