Summary

Politics is broadly concerned with the way societies are structured and with the distribution of authority, power and influence. The study of politics incorporates a variety of subject matter and a range of different theoretical approaches.

In the Politics major, you’ll learn about Australian politics, public policy, political theory and international relations. Australian politics familiarises you with institutional structures and recent political history, and introduces you to political concepts and analytical approaches that can be applied in our region across the world. Public policy covers the processes of policy formulation, implementation and evaluation. In political theory, you’ll learn about political ideas and major debates on democracy, freedom, justice and civil society. International relations covers world politics, the relations between states, and international institutions.

Key features

• Turn your passion for politics into a profession

   

  Explore your interests and hone your skills and knowledge through internships, practical application and expert teaching.

• Gain a deep understanding of the world

   

  Achieve a deeper understanding of how the world and its countries work, as well as where you fit into the world as an individual.

• Prepare for many high-profile and interesting careers

   

  Grow your ability to critically analyse the world around you and the people in it, and to formulate effective and engaging arguments.

• Gain a unique set of skills that employers want

   

  Undertake a double major – choose from more than 20 – to expand your options and launch a career enhanced by your unique perspective.