Politics and International Studies minor

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this minor, 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.