GOVT2921 Intermediate International Relations (University of Sydney): rated 3.2/5 overall across 5 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
GOVT2921 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Government and International Relations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 中级国际关系
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Government and International Relations
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
This unit provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the main areas, processes, actors and structures involved in contemporary international relations. The unit is designed to build on the theoretical and historical knowledge the students have acquired in GOVT1621, and develops the students' understanding of the international system.
GOVT2921 has 5 scored reviews: overall 3.2/5 · usefulness 3.3 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.3 stars); 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.1/5).
On Reddit: "I believe FASS has a 90% attendance policy, otherwise you fail the participation mark. Below 50% and you risk failing the unit. That said, I've taken GOVT2921 previously and found the tutorials to be of great help. If you get David as your tutor, he goes through each week's lect…"
On Reddit: "For IR and especially if you are going for Arts/Law degree, you always have the convenient option to switch over to politics, even if IR turns out to be not exactly the type of content you envisioned to be, since IR and politics have many common units, especially in your first y…"
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Q: Is GOVT2921 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 5 reviews: usefulness 3.3/5, overall 3.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches GOVT2921, and when is it offered?
A: GOVT2921 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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