Theories of 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 $2,174 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 provides an extensive introduction to the different theories that have been developed to explain, understand and change international relations and world politics more generally. The subject is designed to show how theory can illuminate pressing issues in world politics such as war, cooperation, exploitation, environmental degradation, women in politics and war, and global inequalities. The subject first introduces students to the history of the discipline of IR and to the great debates, including the latest on decolonising the discipline. It is then devoted to examining central claims and ideas that underpin the key theories of world politics, including Realist, Liberal, Constructivist, Marxist, Feminist, Postcolonial and Green Theory approaches. This is a level 2 subject. Please consider the subject prerequisites before enrolling. This subject includes live sessions with the expectation of student attendance and participation.
Theories of World Politics is a standalone subject at La Trobe University in VIC. 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 La Trobe University before enrolling.
La Trobe University is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 12 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 La Trobe University before enrolling.
Listing facts
- Type
- Single subject
- National code
- LTU-POL2TWP
- Field of education
- Society and culture
- Provider
- La Trobe University
- Credit points
- 25
- Study mode
- Online
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Qualifications listed
- 0
- FEE-HELP
- Eligible
Prerequisites
Prior study required