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Politics and International Studies
Bachelor of ArtsMajorYear: 2017
Politics and International Studies
Contact information
Coordinator
Professor Philomena Murray
pbmurray@unimelb.edu.au
Currently enrolled students:
Future students:
Overview
The Major in Politics and International Studies enables students to develop an understanding of the main political issues, institutions, ideas, policies and actors that dominate local, national and international agendas. It includes the study of identity and community, power and how it is exercised and contested, democracy, the state and state system, governance beyond and below the state, public policy, political movements, war and conflict and conflict-resolution. The Major offers subjects on these themes from a variety of perspectives in political science, including international relations, public policy, political theory, political economy, comparative politics, Australian politics, indigenous studies, regional studies and feminism and gender studies, as well as subjects on research methods.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this major, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a detailed knowledge and critical understanding of diverse concepts, theories and forms of knowledge in the field of political science and the political, cultural and socio-economic contexts in which they operate; and
- critically apply concepts and theories used in the study of political science to the analysis of political behaviour, interests, ideas and institutions in changing contexts; and
- develop an understanding of debates in domestic and international politics and an ability to evaluate different interpretations of political phenomena; and
- demonstrate an understanding of research processes in the social sciences including design, methodology and methods, critical analysis and interpretation, and the diversity of approaches to research; and
- recognise the importance of ethical standards of conduct in the research and analysis of social and political phenomena; and
- work productively in groups; and
- communicate effectively in oral and written formats; and
- develop an ability to work with independence, self-reflection and engage in problem solving.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Structure
75 credit points
Major
Level 1 (25 points)
- One
(MULT10018 Power highly recommended)Code Name Study period Credit Points Arts Foundation Subject No longer available
- One level 1 subject from the list below.
Level 2 (37.5 points)
- 37.5-points from the level 2 subjects listed below, including the compulsory subject MULT20003 Critical Analytical Skills.
Level 3 (37.5 points)
- 37.5-points from the level 3 subjects listed below, including the compulsory capstone subject MULT30018 Applied Research Methods.
Total 100 points
Minor
Level 1 (25 points)
- One
(MULT10018 Power highly recommended)Code Name Study period Credit Points Arts Foundation Subject No longer available - One level 1 subject from the list below.
Level 2(25 points)
- 25-points from the level 2 subjects listed below. Students are strongly encouraged to complete MULT20003 Critical Analytical Skills.
Level 3 (25 points)
- 25-points from the level 3 subjects listed below.
Students completing a minor are not permitted to complete the capstone subject.
Total 75 points
Students who commenced the BA in 2008 may complete a major or minor in political science, or a major or minor in international studies - please refer to the
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 handbook | No longer available |
Subject Options
Level 1 Subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLS10001 | Australian Politics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| INTS10001 | International Politics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS10003 | Introduction to Political Ideas | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 2 Compulsory Subject
This subject is compulsory at level 2 for all students completing a major in Politics and International Studies.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULT20003 | Critical Analytical Skills | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 2 Elective Subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULT20008 | Australian Indigenous Politics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS20011 | The Politics of Sex | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS20023 | Comparative Politics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| SOCI20007 | Terrorism: Shifting Paradigms | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS20006 | Contemporary Political Theory | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS20008 | Public Policy Making | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS20025 | International Relations: Key Questions | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS20026 | Politics and the Media | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS20031 | Political Economy | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Compulsory Capstone Subject
This subject is compulsory at level 3 for all students completing a major in Politics and International Studies. Students completing the minor are not permitted to enrol in this subject.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULT30018 | Applied Research Methods | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Elective Subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLS30034 | Political Psychology | January (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS30028 | On Country Learning: Indigenous Studies | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS30035 | Policy Design: From Theory to Practice | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISLM30015 | Crisis Zone: Middle Eastern Politics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MULT30017 | Indigenous People and Social Control | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS30001 | Parliamentary Internship | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
| POLS30011 | Chinese Politics and Society | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS30015 | International Gender Politics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS30018 | European Integration: Politics of the EU | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS30031 | Contemporary India | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS30033 | Democracy and its Dilemmas | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| SOCI30010 | Social Differences and Inequalities | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS30002 | Public Affairs Internship (Int.Students) |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| POLS30003 | Public Affairs Internship |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| POLS30007 | Australian Politics in the Long Run | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS30019 | Australian Foreign Policy | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS30022 | Global Environmental Politics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS30030 | American Politics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS30032 | Campaigns and Elections | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Links
http://ssps.unimelb.edu.au/study-areas/political-scienceLast updated: 30 January 2024