International studies, justice and crime
Counter Terrorism Studies
The September 11 attacks, Bali bombings and home-grown operations in London and those thwarted in Australia have increased the significance of understanding terrorism and political violence.
The Master of Counter-terrorism studies offers a rigorous course of study that evaluates these multifaceted phenomena. The course provides an understanding of what terrorism is and how it is constructed and reproduced. It also addresses the diverse and multifaceted actors involved in enacting and preventing terrorism and other security concerns. The range of studies includes units on terrorisms (state, religious, revolutionary and right wing); the political, theological and intellectual bases of terrorism; political violence and political movements; and country and regional studies. Theoretical and empirical units that examine the international processes and events that fuel and discourage terrorism provide further context for students. The course is designed for students who wish to pursue graduate study in these areas and professionals working in law enforcement, public service, defence and diplomacy.
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Criminal Justice and Criminology
This course provides an overview of local, national and international issues in criminal justice and engages students in criminal justice research.
The program examines issues such as criminal justice practice and reform, policing, security and risk management, managing criminal justice, crime prevention and criminal behaviours and enterprises. It places criminal justice issues in historical and contemporary social and political contexts.
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European and International Studies
Taking an inter-disciplinary approach, this program explores the significance of the European Union in the world. It investigates its political, legal, economic, social, humanitarian, environmental, and security implications for the international system.
The course aims to provide a broad and deep understanding of the institutional framework and policy-making processes of the European Union and its relations with non-EU countries, regions and international organisations. The course draws on a variety of disciplines: management, law, politics, sociology, and history. The extensive range of elective units reflects the interdisciplinary and flexible approach of the program and allows students to develop their understanding of several aspects of the European Union.
As part of their electives, students can study abroad by completing an internship in Brussels, an intensive study program at the Monash Prato Centre in Italy (with the collaboration of the European University Institute, Florence) or a semester abroad at participating European universities, institutes and centres, including Science Po (Paris) and the Institute d’Etudes Europennes (Universit Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels).
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International Crisis Management
This course meets the urgent needs of professionals in Australia and abroad for academic training in the currently neglected field of complex crisis management, including the core issues related to human security, conflict and natural disaster crises.
The course introduces students to the principles of multi-disciplinary crisis management through evidence based case studies, and stresses the importance of a people-centred approach and a sound understanding of cross-cutting issues such as gender equality, human rights and sustainability. The specific role of technology, civilian and military responses is analysed by a team of world class scholars and experienced practitioners.
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International Relations
The course explores the nature of international politics and some of the key issues in the field. Individual units deal with a range of topics such as global security, economics and ethics.
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Journalism / International Relations
The Master of Journalism and Master of International Relations provide a comprehensive introduction to the nature of the international political system and some of the key issues in contemporary international relations.
It is an entry-level qualification for a professional journalism career, and a mid-career course for working journalists seeking to extend their expertise. It has a national and international orientation designed to optimise the contribution graduates will make to their profession using a full range of media technologies and insights into approaches to international relations.
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