Foundations in Politics, Policy and International Relations (POLS7002)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2024
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Politic Sc & Internat Studies
Units
4
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Seminar 2 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
POLS7012, POLS7013, POLS7100, POLS7258, POLS7551
Assessment methods
Course engagement, Research proposal / lead a seminar, Research essay,
Group essay poster session
Course enquiries
Doctor Michael Gavin (Semester 2, St Lucia, In person)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course introduces students to the key ideas, issues, and modes of critical thought for study in political science and international studies. We provide the foundational content necessary for the study of governance and public policy, international relations, development, and peace and conflict studies through seminar discussions and individual and group projects. Topics to be examined include the problems of war, the economy, the rise of populism, inequality, and other pressing global and local problems using a variety of lenses drawn from international relations, governance and public policy, and peace and conflict studies.
