| Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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| Code: | INTR11-101 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
Geopolitics, traditionally the study of power relations across geographic space, has evolved to include the cyber domain, astropolitics, and the geopolitics of sustainability. This subject introduces you to classical themes such as sea power and the resurgence of great power rivalry, alongside critical issues like the geopolitical impacts of climate change and resource competition.
You will explore geostrategies employed by global and regional actors, including China, the United States, and Russia, through the lens of geopolitical theory. This analytical approach is enriched by historical and regional-cultural contexts, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary geopolitical challenges.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of classical and contemporary themes in geopolitics and explain the historical and contemporary contexts of geopolitical issues.
- Critically analyse and evaluate major geopolitical issues, such as climate change, resource competition, and great power rivalry, by synthesising information from diverse sources to develop well-supported arguments.
- Apply geopolitical theories to real-world events and issues, developing and presenting coherent, evidence-based analyses of geopolitical strategies.
- Effectively communicate complex ideas and arguments on geopolitical topics in written and oral formats.
- Recognise and reflect on the ethical implications of geopolitical theories and practices to demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of global citizenship.
Enrolment requirements
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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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Subject outlines
- May 2025 [Standard - Geopolitics]
- May 2024 [Standard - Geopolitics]
- May 2023 [Standard - Geopolitics]
- May 2022 [Standard - Geopolitics]
- May 2021 [Standard - Geopolitics]
- May 2020 [Standard - Geopolitics]
- May 2019 [Standard - Introduction to Geopolitics]
- May 2018 [Standard - Introduction to Geopolitics]
- May 2017 [Standard - Introduction to Geopolitics]
Subject dates
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May 2025
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 23/03/2025 Semester start: 19/05/2025 Subject start: 19/05/2025 Last enrolment: 01/06/2025 Teaching census: 13/06/2025 Withdraw - Financial: 14/06/2025 Withdraw - Academic: 05/07/2025
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| Enrolment opens: | 23/03/2025 |
| Semester start: | 19/05/2025 |
| Subject start: | 19/05/2025 |
| Last enrolment: | 01/06/2025 |
| Teaching census: | 13/06/2025 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 14/06/2025 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 05/07/2025 |