Overview

Political Science and International Relations

Introduction

Political Science and International Relations is the study of our communities and how we make decisions collectively as governments, why we behave as we do as citizens, and how we make choices and changes for the future.

Political Science and International Relations

What will my study involve?

Analyse how social change happens and how power and resources are allocated, with issues such as development, human rights, environment, nationalism, and foreign policy.
Study topics are grouped into four areas; international relations, comparative politics (the study of other nations), public policy (how we make choices as communities), and political thought.
Work with lecturers that are internationally recognised for their academic research and teaching strengths.
Study a Political Science and International Relations minor alongside several degrees.

Political Science and International Relations

Courses

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Political Science and International Relations major

For the major in the Bachelor of Arts, complete the following courses:

100-level

Two 100-level POLS courses

200-level

Three 200-level POLS courses

300-level

Two 300-level POLS courses

Political Science and International Relations minor

For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health Sciences, Product Design, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:

75 points in 100 to 300-level POLS courses, with at least 45 points above 100-level

Political Science and International Relations

Career opportunities

You will gain a variety of skills that can be applied in a wide range of careers both within politics and in more diverse areas such as law, business, education, and journalism.

Career pathways could include: