| Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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| Code: | BCDP02-070 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Bond University College |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
This subject provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts and theoretical approaches in International Relations, forming the essential foundation for studies in the field. This course gives you a robust framework for analysing contemporary international affairs.
You will explore critical theoretical foundations that will, in turn, enable you to investigate and critically analyse issues in international relations, including war and peace, state and nationalism, sovereignty and intervention, non-state actors, and human security. This subject is designed to equip you with the analytical tools and practical knowledge necessary to understand and work in the field of global politics.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Critically evaluate fundamental concepts and theoretical approaches in International Relations.
- Analyse modern geopolitics and security using a robust theoretical framework.
- Investigate and analyse major issues in international relations, including war and peace, state and nationalism, sovereignty and intervention, non-state actors, and human security.
- Develop the analytical tools and knowledge necessary to understand and engage with the complexities of global politics.
- Apply theoretical foundations to real-world scenarios in international relations.
Enrolment requirements
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Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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| Restrictions: |
This subject is not available to
This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure. |
Subject outlines
- September 2025 [Standard - Introduction to International Relations]
- January 2025 [Standard - Introduction to International Relations]
- September 2024 [Standard - Introduction to International Relations]
- January 2024 [Standard - Introduction to International Relations]
- September 2023 [Standard - Introduction to International Relations]
- January 2023 [Standard - Introduction to International Relations]
- September 2022 [Standard - Introduction to International Relations]
- January 2022 [Standard - Introduction to International Relations]
- September 2021 [Standard - Introduction to International Relations]
- January 2021 [Standard - Introduction to International Relations]
- September 2020 [Standard - Introduction to International Relations]
Subject dates
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Sep - Bond University College 2024
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024 Semester start: 08/09/2024 Subject start: 08/09/2024 Last enrolment: 22/09/2024 Teaching census: 07/10/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 08/10/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024 -
Jan - Bond University College 2025
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024 Semester start: 20/01/2025 Subject start: 20/01/2025 Last enrolment: 02/02/2025 Teaching census: 14/02/2025 Withdraw - Financial: 15/02/2025 Withdraw - Academic: 08/03/2025 -
Sep - Bond University College 2025
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 20/07/2025 Semester start: 15/09/2025 Subject start: 15/09/2025 Last enrolment: 28/09/2025 Teaching census: 10/10/2025 Withdraw - Financial: 11/10/2025 Withdraw - Academic: 01/11/2025
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 14/07/2024 |
| Semester start: | 08/09/2024 |
| Subject start: | 08/09/2024 |
| Last enrolment: | 22/09/2024 |
| Teaching census: | 07/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 08/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 26/10/2024 |
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 10/11/2024 |
| Semester start: | 20/01/2025 |
| Subject start: | 20/01/2025 |
| Last enrolment: | 02/02/2025 |
| Teaching census: | 14/02/2025 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 15/02/2025 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 08/03/2025 |
| Standard Offering | |
|---|---|
| Enrolment opens: | 20/07/2025 |
| Semester start: | 15/09/2025 |
| Subject start: | 15/09/2025 |
| Last enrolment: | 28/09/2025 |
| Teaching census: | 10/10/2025 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 11/10/2025 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 01/11/2025 |