International Relations: Australia and the Indo-Pacific
A microcredential for high school students
Starts 26 April 2027
SCSA Approved
This course is endorsed by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) for Western Australian students in Years 11 and 12. It can contribute to the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) requirements and will be reported on students’ Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement (WASSA).
In partnership with AISWA
The Perth USAsia Centre has partnered with the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia (AISWA) to enhance Indo-Pacific literacy among school leaders and students across the independent school sector in Western Australia.
Empowering the next generation
This course builds the global awareness, strategic thinking and real-world skills students need to thrive in tomorrow’s careers, while bringing international relations to life in a meaningful and engaging way.
Students can get a head start on their university journey before finishing high school, tackling real-world challenges through a dynamic, university-level learning experience.
Course Overview
This microcredential offers Years 11 and 12 students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Australia’s engagement with the Indo-Pacific, while directly supporting their senior secondary studies.
Students will explore Australia’s strategic relationships across the region, examining key themes such as regionalism, geopolitics, economics, and security. The course also provides insight into Australia’s ties with major partners, including the United States, China, India, Korea, Japan, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Upon successful completion of this microcredential, students will receive:
1. One point towards your Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
2. Two points towards a UWA unit (redeem these later once 6 points are stacked together)
3. A Certificate of Achievement
4. A UWA student number and access to services and support
Enrolments:
Enrolments are open now.
Press the ‘enrol now’ button above and complete the enrolment form.
Academic Lead:
Dr Lisa Cluett
Duration
8 weeks during school term time
Delivery
Fully Online
Flexible and Self-Paced
Course Structure
8 sessions
(includes lectures, readings, videos, podcasts)
Practice quizzes
Online tasks
Assessment
Final quiz
Cost
$450 + GST
Discounts may be available to partner and broadway schools.
What you’ll learn
in this course
↗ Identify Australia’s contemporary strategic and economic role in the Indo-Pacific Region.
↗ Evaluate the key trends shaping the Indo-Pacific region and its future.
↗ Analyse the strategic and economic pathways for Australia to diversify its regional relationships
Enrolment Periods
Frequently asked questions
Who should study this course
This is an opportunity to participate in a university course while still in high school.
It will boost learning, experience and qualifications and students will learn interesting and useful information about international relations and geopolitics.
How does it work?
The course content has been specifically designed for high school students in year 11 and 12.
Every component is delivered online with content released weekly over an 8-week period.
Students work through the content whenever and wherever suits them as there is no set class time.
Each week there is content to watch, read, review and think about as well as some activities to complete.
After students have worked through the content, there are two weeks at the end of term to complete the assessment.
The assessment consists of 24 multiple choice questions. A mark of 50 per cent or more is required to pass.
What you will learn
By completing the course, students will learn:
- To identify Australia’s contemporary strategic and economic role in the Indo-Pacific Region.
- To evaluate the key trends shaping the Indo-Pacific region and its future.
- To analyse the strategic and economic pathways for Australia to diversify its regional relationships.
What’s next after this course?
This microcredential (2 PD Points) is stackable with other UWA+ microcredentials.
Earning 6 PD points gains credit for one unit when commencing an award course at The University of Western Australia.
Have questions?
Our education team is here to help. Get in touch and we’ll guide you through anything you need to know.
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