POL20010 · Swinburne University of Technology
International Relations and Security Studies
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
What it covers
This unit builds on International Politics by exploring conceptual and theoretical debates in international relations and security studies. With a focus on traditional and non-traditional security problems in global politics, this unit develops students' critical analysis by applying a range of theories and conceptual frameworks to understand complex security issues such as terrorism, environmental security, human security, new wars, and traditional state/territorial security.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Major Essay | Individual | 60% |
| Minor Essay | Individual | 30% |
| Presentation | Individual | 10% |
When and where
Not offered in 2027, or offerings not published yet.