The foreign and defence policy specialisation is designed to enable students to develop expertise in the decision-making processes related to foreign policy decision-making, with a particular focus on defence-related matters. Through the specialisation students will have the opportunity to gain expertise in the foreign policy and defence policy decision-making processes of major powers in the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia. Students will also be able to develop skills in the analysis of changes in the strategic environment, and the role foreign and defence policies have in responding to these changes.
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This specialisation requires the completion of 24 units, which must consist of:
24 units from completion of courses from the following list:
DIPL8009 Diplomacy in a Globalising World
INTR8067 U.S. Security Policy in the Asia-Pacific
INTR8068 Making Foreign Policy
NSPO8006 National Security Policymaking
NSPO8011 Foundations of National Security
NSPO8012 National Security and Crisis Management
POGO8045 International Policy Making in the Shadow of the Future
STST8026 Nuclear Strategy in the Asian Century
STST8033 Contemporary Issues in Australian Defence Policy
This specialisation is available only to students undertaking the Master of Public Policy
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