Graduate Diploma of Contemporary International Studies

Take your degree further with our Graduate Diploma of Contemporary International Studies

The programme is designed for students already holding an undergraduate degree. This allows them to undertake further studies in specialised and internationally-oriented papers and develop interdisciplinary approaches to issues. 福利在线视频s are able to study international issues and specialise in a number of fields: Language Studies, International Business, and International Relations.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

DOMESTIC STUDENTS

Any undergraduate degree with a minimum 50% grade average, or better or relevant study/work experience.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Prior undergraduate degree with a minimum 50% grade average or better.
Evidence of English proficiency, equivalent to IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5.

RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

福利在线视频s may not have previous knowledge in the specialty areas. Nonetheless, they are expected to be able to function successfully using essay writing and research skills they have acquired from their Bachelors degree.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

120 credits, one year, full time.
Eight papers, internship options available.
Three papers at Level 6 and 5 papers at Level 7. (Level 6 paper codes are shown as 20.6xx, 30.6xx and so on; Level 7 paper codes have a 7 as the third digit, eg 30.711, 10.714.)

FURTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME

Graduates who complete the Graduate Diploma of Contemporary International Studies to a high level may apply to enter a postgraduate programme of study.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PROFESSIONAL OUTCOME

Supervisory and management level jobs requiring some understanding of the links between international business, politics and the environment, and a high level of intercultural sensitivity.

PAPER OPTIONS

(Not all papers will be offered every year)

10.612 Asia-Pacific Cultures Through Literary Texts
10.614 English as an International Language
10.615 Creative Writing
10.616 Introduction to Language Teaching
10.617 Introduction to Language Learning
10.711 English as an International Language
10.712 Literature and the Land
10.713A/B Introduction to TESOL* – double paper
10.714 Teaching Young Learners
20.612 Japanese Business 2
20.613 Political Economy of Japan
20.711 Social Conflict in Modern Japan
20.713 Japanese Foreign Policy
30.602 Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
30.603 Management Accounting
30.611 Asia Pacific Business Environment
30.616 The Business of the Environment
30.622 Investment Management
30.623 Auditing
30.624 Product Management
30.625 Organisational Behaviour
30.716 Small Business and Entrepreneurship
50.610 Internationalism
50.611 Human Rights: The Politics of Democracy and Authoritarianism
50.612 Politics of the Free Market
50.613 Politics of the Environment
50.614 New Zealand – East Asian Relations
50.615 Southeast Asia
50.711 War and Peace: Security and Stability
50.712 Foreign Policy in the Information Age
50.713 North East Asia

*Papers 10.713A and B are equivalent to the Trinity College London TESOL Certificate, and must be taken in the Summer Term.

JOB OUTCOMES

Highly-skilled graduates are sought after in a wide variety of industries. A graduate qualification will open up a wider range of high-level career opportunities in the following areas.

GENERAL JOB TYPES

Executive
Manager
Specialist
Supervisor
Team Leader

IN-DEMAND JOB TYPES

Advertising and Public Relations
Business Development Manager
Education
Financial and Accounting
Human Resource Management
International Relations
Management (Business & Administration)
Marketing and Sales
Product Management
Quality Controller and Quality Manager
Programme Co-ordinator

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