Additional Courses
Gender, Peace and Security in Global and Local Perspective POLS7523
with Dr Beth Rowan
Going beyond commonplace perceptions that equate violence with men and victim-hood with women, this course examines how masculine and feminine roles are constructed and embodied in conflict and peacemaking. We examine the gendered expectations borne by men in conflict, the varied roles women play in the prosecution of conflict, the gendered face of conflict-related violence and the need for greater attention to gender in all efforts to build peace and resolve conflict. United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (and later follow-up resolutions), will form an important focal point for deliberation in this course, alongside other historical and contemporary case-studies. Students will gain enhanced gender analysis skills and an understanding of how and why these are pertinent to assessments of conflict, insecurity and peace-building.
Before you enrol in any course, please check with your Faculty that completion of this course fulfils your program requirements.
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Mediation CRMD7000 with Dr Serge Loode
Mediation is an effective way of resolving disputes and is now used in most Australian courts and tribunals. In some areas an extensive pre-litigation scheme exists and parties are required to attend mediation prior to commencing litigation. It is also used extensively in the resolution of community conflicts and in international peacemaking. In international and environmental areas, facilitators use mediation skills to assist the creation of innovative solutions. Increasingly, conflict resolution skills are required in management and business to effectively prevent, manage and resolve disputes and complaints. This interactive course was developed to meet the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS). Emphasising practical skills, students practice the theory of mediation by mediating and participating in a range of conflict role play simulations whilst receiving individual feedback on their style and overall performance by highly qualified practitioners. In the skills component, participants work with the mediation model and learn alternative approaches to deal with varying circumstances. This course has a quota of 27 enrolments.
Before you enrol in any course, please check with your Faculty that completion of this course fulfils your program requirements.
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Internship (MGPP) POLS7125 - contact Dr Melissa Curley
This is a restricted entry course and School consent must be obtained prior to enrolment. The Internship is based on a mutually agreed partnership between the student and an external organisation. The student agrees to carry out a research project on a topic/issue of direct interest to the external organisation. In return, the external organisation agrees to provide the support necessary for the project to be completed within a definite time-frame. Secondary supervision is also provided by an academic staff member from the School. Established internship partners include: the Queensland Government, the federal and Queensland parliaments, and a number of other national, government and non-government agencies. The availability of internships is limited. Applicants will be awarded places on academic merit taking into consideration their GPA and previous study history. All additional costs incurred by students undertaking this course remain the responsibility of the student.
Internship (MIR & MPaCs) POLS7521 - contact Dr Melissa Curley
This is a restricted entry course and the consent of POLSIS must be obtained prior to enrolment.
This course allows students to develop their research, analytical and communication skills while they acquire practical and professional knowledge in a workplace setting. The course is available to students in the Master of International Relations, Master of Peace and Conflict Studies, and Master of Development Practice programs.
The AFE/Internship must be negotiated in advance and students should contact the course coordinator approximately twelve weeks prior to the beginning of semester in which they wish to undertake the AFE/Internship. All additional costs incurred by students undertaking this course remain the responsibility of the student.
Further information, including how to apply is available on the POLSIS website here.
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