The Graduate Certificate (International Relations) aims to: provide qualified students with an introduction to the academic field of International Relations; with opportunities to gain exposure to aspects of International Relations not previously encountered and/or to consolidate aspects covered in previous studies introduce key theoretical concepts, major historical themes and significant current issues within International Relations provide an introduction to an International Relations perspective on the Asia-Pacific region in particular develop an appreciation of the professional context in which graduates with International Relations credentials may find employment assist students to further develop skills in comprehension, research, bibliography, analysis, verbal argument and professional writing. Learning outcomes Graduates from this course should be able to: appreciate the broad dimensions and content of the academic field of International Relations understand the key theoretical concepts, major historical themes and significant current issues within International Relations critically read, analyse and utilise the academic and professional literature in International Relations prepare themselves for more advanced studies through the Graduate Diploma in International Relations and the Master of Arts (International Relations) apply further developed skills in academic research, verbal argument and professional writing.