Politics
Politics is concerned with the study of political action, ideas, institutions and actors, from the local to the global. It deals with governments and how policies are made on a wide range issues, such as the economy, the environment, and social issues.
The study of Politics covers areas such as:
- government
- ideologies, language and ideas
- key thinkers who have helped shape political beliefs
- different international political systems and the cultures and societies they support
Download the Politics Information Flyer (PDF) (1 Mb)
Politics at UNSW
Politics at UNSW equips students with the ability to describe, analyse and understand the politics of our own country and of the global community.
Emphasis is placed not only upon the study of institutions, but also upon the analysis of a range of theories. Our areas of expertise include Australian Politics, World Politics and Political Theory. The program encourages students to develop a spirit of critical enquiry, and equips them with the intellectual tools necessary to pursue diverse career paths.
Career Opportunities
The study of Politics has some clear career advantages. It is essential for a number of career paths, especially those sections of public service involving policy, planning, diplomacy, foreign affairs, international trade and social welfare. The union movement, pressure groups and political parties all offer career opportunities, as do mass media, government consultancies, the legal profession, parliament and the education system. The private sector is also especially interested in our graduates because of the training we provide in critical thinking and analysis. Politics produces graduates with sought after skills in: communication, negotiation, mediation, leadership, critical analysis, evaluation, teamwork, research, presentation, conflict resolution.
International Opportunities
Students have the opportunity to complete an international exchange for one or two semesters as part of their degree. UNSW manages a large and active exchange program with over 180 different student exchange opportunities in 32 countries.
Program Information
Politics is available as a major or minor within the three-year Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Social Science and other combined degree programs. Within the Bachelor of Arts, Politics may be combined with over thirty different areas of study. Political Science is particularly closely aligned with International Relations.
Please contact your Student Centre for information on how to include this area of study as an elective or general education course within your program.
Please also check the rules of your program before enrolling in any courses listed. For program rules, please visit the UNSW Online Handbook.
http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/2011/index.html
Program Coordinator: Dr Joanne Pemberton
Resources
- POLiSOC
- Essay Guidelines (PDF) (200 Kb)
