Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key concepts in politics and international relations, and of differences in political systems and the contexts in which they operate
- Global Citizens
- Scholars
2.
Apply concepts and theories used in the study of political science to the analysis of interests, ideas, institutions and political behaviour and critically evaluate different interpretations of political phenomena.
- Professionals
- Leaders
- Scholars
- Global Citizens
3.
Demonstrate the ability to locate, and critically evaluate information from a variety of secondary and primary sources, and to communicate effectively in written work.
- Professionals
- Leaders
- Scholars
4.
Demonstrate the capacity to develop evidence-based argument and evaluation and communicate effectively in oral and written work.
- Leaders
- Scholars
- Global Citizens
- Professionals
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Arts - BA4400 - Arts
Bachelor of Arts - BA4461 - Arts (CDF)
Specialisation Structure48 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 48 UOC.
Core Courses
Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
Level 2 and 3 Electives
Students must complete 36 UOC from Level 2 and Level 3 courses, with at least 18 UOC at Level 3.
Additional Information
Honours
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a separate fourth-year Honours program which consists of coursework and sub-thesis which expands and further develops the intellectual skills of our best students. Admission to International and Political Studies Honours is at the discretion of the Head of School. Interested students should contact the Honours Program Coordinator within HASS.
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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