Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit explores the international relations of the Indian Ocean Rim (IOR), including key historical, political, economic, security, strategic, diplomatic, cultural and environmental factors that shape the contemporary region. The flagship unit is designed and delivered in collaboration with regional university partners from the IOR. It is rotationally delivered on location at an IOR partner university campus as an intensive program involving formal teaching, engagement with policymakers and practitioners, socio-cultural immersion, and professional networking. Places are capped with an internal expression of interest process. The unit provides students with a unique opportunity to 'study International Relations while practicing international relations' and to build cross-cultural knowledge and competence by directly engaging with academics, diplomats and students from different cultural and political contexts in the IOR.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode Not available in 2025 Online Online timetabled - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate an advanced understanding of international relations in the Indian Ocean region; (2) complete a capstone experience to consolidate program learning (unit and/or professional placement and/or dissertation); (3) demonstrate advanced professional writing skills for careers in international relations; (4) demonstrate advanced analytical skills for careers in international relations; and (5) demonstrate professional communication and/or cross-cultural and/or behavioural and/or networking skills for careers in international relations.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) participation; (2) group project; and (3) essay. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- TBC
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in
Approved quota: 15—an internal application/Expression of Interest process is developed to recruit and select the most appropriate students (academic merit based on WAM over first 24 points in the program; equity considerations) - Incidental fees
- Incidental student fees and charges are costs incurred by students as part of their studies at UWA that are in addition to their tuition fees (further information is available "
Participation in this unit will incur the following incidental fee(s):Food, travel and accommodation only, includes visa related charges (estimated cost - $2000 - $5000). - Contact hours
- 9 sessions, 3 hours each session
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.