ISLM30018 Diplomacy: Middle East and South Asia
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
- 35% group work
Is ISLM30018 hard?
ISLM30018: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Diplomacy and politics in the modern Muslim world, from Iran and Egypt to Kashmir and Afghanistan, and how outside powers deal with them.
After it you can
- Explain how religion shapes politics in the region
- Analyse diplomatic crises through case studies
- Suggest how outside powers could engage
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 30%, Projects 35%, Reports and essays 35%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2018–2024)
- Reviewers describe it as content-heavy and complex, and one (2018) found it very hard without prior knowledge of the region.
- A 2022 reviewer called it their best subject: role-play tutorials, and assignments that are easy to do well in if you follow the detailed guides provided.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is ISLM30018 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ISLM30018?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ISLM30018 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 30%, Projects 35%, Reports and essays 35%.
- Is ISLM30018 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers describe it as content-heavy and complex, and one (2018) found it very hard without prior knowledge of the region.
- What do students say about ISLM30018?
- Reviewers describe it as content-heavy and complex, and one (2018) found it very hard without prior knowledge of the region. A 2022 reviewer called it their best subject: role-play tutorials, and assignments that are easy to do well in if you follow the detailed guides provided.
- How many class hours a week does ISLM30018 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take ISLM30018 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate ISLM30018?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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