The Asia Pacific in World Politics
Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $2,459 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.
About this subject
This subject was previously known as International Relations of the Asia Pacific . Are you curious about international relations in the Asia Pacific region? This subject enables you to study the region in a wide variety of contexts and introduce you to Asia Pacific's dynamic role in contemporary world politics. In Module 1, you will examine the region in a historic context and explore various theoretical approaches. Module 2 leads you through the key players in the region, including China, Japan, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea, Southeast Asian states, US, Australia and New Zealand. You will also examine traditional security concerns, such as North Korea nuclear issues and the territorial disputes about the East and South China Sea. In Module 3, you will develop your understanding of non-traditional security issues in the Asia Pacific by examining the rise of nationalism and national identity, as well as recent developments of Indigenous rights and human security in the region. Throughout, you will hone your critical thinking, communication and analytical skills.
The Asia Pacific in World Politics is a standalone subject at The University of New England in NSW. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with The University of New England before enrolling.
The University of New England is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 16 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with The University of New England before enrolling.
Listing facts
- Type
- Single subject
- National code
- UNE-PAIS113
- Field of education
- Society and culture
- Provider
- The University of New England
- Credit points
- 25
- Study mode
- Online
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Qualifications listed
- 0
- FEE-HELP
- Eligible
Prerequisites
Prior study required