Additional Courses

Politics & Power of Nonviolence POLS7514

with Dr Cormac Opdebeeck-Wilson

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.

Internship (MGPP) POLS7125 -  contact Dr Sarah Ball

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 Sarah Ball

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.