Politics
The study of Politics is provided on an inter-Faculty basis by the School of Economics, Politics & Tourism. It is possible for students to study Politics courses as part of a major or as an elective in a wide range of degree programs. The Politics courses offered by the School of Economics, Politics & Tourism are identified by the POLI prefix.
The course POLI3001 Organisation, Politics & Society is a capstone course in both the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Commerce. POLI courses are central to the majors "Politics and Policy" and "International Affairs" in the Bachelor of Arts and the major "Politics and Policy" in the Bachelor of Social Science, and are key courses in the Bachelor of Development Studies.
No prior knowledge is assumed for students enrolled in first-year Politics. You do not need to have studied Politics at school. The first year courses, "Introduction to Politics" and "Australian Politics and Government", are designed to provide you with the background necessary for further study in Politics (and other related areas of study).
Politics Courses
First Year Courses (1000 level)
Second year courses (2000 level)
Third Year courses (3000 level)
Honours in Politics
Honours in Politics in the School of Economics, Politics and Tourism is open to all suitably qualified students who have successfully completed their undergraduate degree with a major in Politics. Entry to Honours Politics is competitive and based on academic merit. The minimum entry requirement is a Credit average for the whole undergraduate degree. However, preference will be given to students with a Distinction average or better in their Politics major. The final decision will also depend on the availability of staff and resources to enable the proposed area of thesis research to be undertaken and remains at the discretion of the Head of the School of Economics, Politics and Tourism, in consultation with the Politics staff.
The Honours program consists of four courses normally taken over one year of full-time study. All students contemplating enrolling in Honours in Politics should contact Dr Jim Jose.
