Overview

This intensive, two-week unit takes place in a prominent city important to international peace and security, such as Brussels, Tokyo, Vienna, London, or Washington DC. Students will experience the diverse array of perspectives on the global governance of peace and security, visiting a range of institutions, which may include prominent … For more content click the Read More button below.

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Maria Rost Rublee

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Maria Rost Rublee

Notes

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Identify and understand a wide variety of perspectives on key peace and security issues important to global governance;

2.

Comprehend and appraise the ways in which domestic politics influences countries' peace and security policies;

3.

Analyse and critique the interconnected nature of key peace and security topics;

4.

Critically evaluate policy reports and articles;

5.

Communicate, orally and in writing, about key peace and security topics in a professional, policy-relevant manner.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - Assessment
2 - Group Policy Presentation
3 - Policy Reflection

Workload requirements

Workload

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
International study tour cost estimate for planning purposes - $5,100
Expenses of a personal nature (e.g. visas, entrance fees, meals etc.) may also be at participant's expense unless specifically included in the tour arrangements.

Availability in areas of study

International relations