UnitLevel 4Undergraduate

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 2024. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2024
Not offered
Workload
288 hours
per semester

This is the 2024 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 2024 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 2024

The 2024 handbook lists no offerings for ATS4328.

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    explain the key concepts and theories in Politics and International Relations;

  2. 2

    critically analyse the history and evolution of Politics and International Relations theories;

  3. 3

    apply theories to current issues and challenges in Politics and International Relations;

  4. 4

    communicate research findings in writing;

  5. 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

Chief Examiners
Dr Michael Ure
Unit Coordinators
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 2024 handbook.

How much work is ATS4328?

The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
4
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Politics and International Relations
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
202020212022202320242025