The aim of this 12 unit course is to prepare students for undertaking the thesis component of the Doctor of Diplomatic Studies (DDiplS) program.
- the components of the coursethat will apply to all the students, for example, research methods, will be delivered in small reading groups and seminars facilitiates by academcis at the Asia-Pacific College of Diplomay.
- In addition, each student will participate in one-to-one discussions with APCD academics on readings that pertain to the specific thesis topic - most of which will be selected jointly by the student and academic.
- The emphasis will be on active interaction between the student group and with the academics.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Following this course, students will have the academic skills required for completing a post graduate degree: these include skills for research, analysis, methodological awareness, argumentation and writing.Other Information
Indicative Assessment
The course is worth 25% of the coursework component (which comprises 50% of the DDiplS). To achieve the DDiplS degree students must: achieve a pass grade minimum in the Diplomatic Doctoral Research Preparation course; and complete and pass each course in the coursework component.
Essays will be worth 60% and exams, 40%.
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Workload
Students undertaking this course could expect a workload of 20 hours per week. This is inclusive of actual contact hours for lectures and also out of class preparation time.Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
A reading brick will be provided at the commencement of the course.Assumed Knowledge
The course is based on the assumption that, since candidates require a Masters degree and extensive professional background to be eligible for entry to the program, they will mostly need to acquire a working knowledge of the methodologies required for conducting doctoral level research in diplomatic studies.Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 12 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $5616 | |
| 2014 | $5616 | |
| 2013 | $5616 | |
| 2012 | $5616 | |
| 2011 | $5616 | |
| 2010 | $5616 | |
| 2009 | $5616 | |
| 2008 | $5616 | |
| 2007 | $5616 | |
| 2006 | $5616 | |
| 2005 | $5616 | |
| 2004 | $5616 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $7884 |
| 2014 | $7884 |
| 2013 | $7884 |
| 2012 | $7884 |
| 2011 | $7884 |
| 2010 | $7884 |
| 2009 | $7884 |
| 2008 | $7884 |
| 2007 | $7884 |
| 2006 | $7884 |
| 2005 | $7884 |
| 2004 | $7884 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7694 | 21 Jul 2014 | 08 Aug 2014 | 31 Aug 2014 | 30 Oct 2014 | In Person | N/A |
