Bachelor of Arts Major in Political Science/Extended

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CRICOS course code: 001942A

Level of study: Undergraduate

Summary

Are you curious about the world and how to make a better future? The Bachelor of Arts allows you to discover your passion while equipping you with the skills to succeed in the changing, global workplace.

This undergraduate program is one of the largest and most comprehensive in Australia, allowing you to choose from more than 45 study areas across the humanities, social sciences and languages.

Pursue your interests and double your employment opportunities by combing your Bachelor of Arts with one of 15 other undergraduate degrees including Law, Education, Science, Engineering or Business.

Tailor your studies to suit your passions, from the classics to the contemporary. Whether your interests lie in languages, politics, world cultures, or exploring the past and present, our program allows you to create a degree that’s unique to you.

Graduate with a respected qualification that sets you apart. Arts graduates are the graduates of the future, with the power to harness their disciplinary knowledge to engage in a globalised world and contribute to solving its challenges.

BA majors: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies; Ancient History / Extended; Ancient History/History; Anthropology / Extended; Archaeology / Extended; Art History / Extended; Chinese / Extended; Chinese Translation and Interpreting / Extended; Classical Languages / Extended; Criminology / Extended; Drama / Extended; Economics / Extended; English / Extended; English Literature / Extended; English as an International Language / Extended; Film and Television Studies; French / Extended; Gender Studies (Minor); Geography / Extended; German / Extended; History / Extended; Indonesian / Extended; International Relations / Extended; Italian; Japanese / Extended; Journalism and Mass Communication; Korean / Extended; Latin American Studies (Minor); Linguistics / Extended; Mathematics / Extended; Media and Digital Cultures; Music / Extended; Music Psychology (Minor); Peace and Conflict Studies / Extended; Philosophy / Extended; Political Science / Extended; Popular Music and Technology; Professional Pathways: Humanity and Society (Minor); Professional Writing and Communication; Psychology / Extended; Public Policy; Russian; Sociology / Extended; Spanish / Extended; Sports Studies / Extended; Studies in Australian Culture (Minor); Studies in Religion / Extended; Writing / Extended.

Political Science / Extended

The Political Science major involves the study of political structures, processes and policies in Australia and other societies. It examines contemporary ideas, ideologies and theories that shape political decision-making and the various approaches to co-operation and conflict resolution within the international system. As a student in the Political Science major, you'll develop knowledge about different aspects of Political Science and how to integrate them, so you can better understand key political processes. You'll also be taught how to engage with and address pressing local and global issues.

Career outcomes

Graduates of the Political Science major typically work in a variety of roles in both the public and private sectors. These include roles in diplomacy and foreign affairs; defense and intelligence; government and policy; international development; humanitarian services; community services; and consulting. Graduates also work in a range of careers anywhere that places a premium on skills like critical analysis, preparing papers in line with the protocols and conventions of the discipline, and communication.

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