POL20008 · Swinburne University of Technology
Australian Foreign Policy
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
What it covers
This unit introduces students to Australian foreign policy, exploring the regional and international context in which Australia pursues its national and security interests, and how those interests have changed over time. It covers Australia's relationship with the USA and other international and regional actors and organisations, and explores key foreign policy issues in the context of the globalised world, such as terrorism, asylum and migration, global economics, foreign aid, climate change and human rights. It also assesses Australia's place in the world, and what sort of international actor it has been, and aims to be.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Literature Review | Individual | 20% |
| Major Essay | Individual | 50% |
| Tutorial Paper | Individual | 30% |
When and where
Not offered in 2027, or offerings not published yet.