Credit points
80
Major available at
- Brisbane
- Melbourne
- North Sydney
Additional information
Politics is the study of power, violence and justice in our world. The questions of who gets what, why and how much, are persistent concerns plaguing all societies. In a world increasingly short of resources individuals and nations now frequently do battle with each other to secure their own prosperity and peace. By looking at how these battles are won and lost, the discipline of Politics gives students insight into the workings of diplomacy, warfare, elections, the global economy, the nature of political parties, and the rise and fall of great powers. From everyday politics at the local level to the politics among nations, the Politics major at ACU will offer students interested in world affairs the conceptual tools to think critically and act decisively in a world that is ever changing. Graduates find employment within the public service, NGOs, international organisations such as the UN, as well as in the private sector.
Admission requirements
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2022 Admission.
Completion requirements
A student must complete 80 cp from the Schedule of Unit offerings, consisting of:
a. 20 cp at 100-level (Part A);
b. 40 cp at 200-level (Part B);
c. 20 cp at 300-level (Part C).
Part A : 100-level Units
Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLS101 | Introduction to Australian Politics | 10 | |
| POLS104 | Introduction to International Relations | 10 |
Part B : 200-level Units
Complete exactly 40 credit points from the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLS201 | Middle Eastern Politics | 10 | |
| POLS203 | American Politics and Culture | 10 | |
| POLS211 | The Dragon Awakens: China and the New World | 10 | |
| POLS213 | Security, Terrorism and Human Rights | 10 | |
| POLS214 | The Nature of Democracy | 10 | |
| POLS216 | Populism in the 21st Century: From Brexit to Trump and Beyond | 10 | |
| POLS217 | Religion and World Politics | 10 | |
| POLS218 | Authoritarianism in the 21st Century | 10 | |
| POLS219 | Post-Colonial and Non-Western Politics | 10 | |
| POLS220 | Politics and the Media | 10 | |
| POLS221 | Politics in Practice: Solving Contemporary Political Challenges | 10 | |
| HIST215 | Europe Divided and United 1945-Present | 10 | Cross-listed units |
| HIST225 | Us Foreign Policy Since 1945 | 10 | Cross-listed units |
| HUMA332 | Arts and Humanities Special Project | 10 | Cross-listed units |
Part C : 300-level Units
Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLS309 | World Politics and Justice | 10 | |
| POLS310 | Australia in the World | 10 | |
| POLS311 | Parliamentary Internship | 20 | *Restriction requirement for POLS311: A quota applies to this unit. In Victoria and NSW students must be undertaking a major in Politics and International Relations; in Queensland students must be undertaking a major in Sociology or History. Permission of the National Head of School is required prior to enrolling in this unit. |