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Political Science is the study of how individuals and groups exercise power and influence, or resist power and influence being exercised over them. It deals with an enormous range of phenomena, from how individuals formulate their own self-identity and political allegiance to how nations become involved in war.
The study of politics is a crucial part of any liberal education, linking readily with History, Philosophy, Sociology and Anthropology, Psychology, Criminology, Social Theory and Literary Studies. The Department of Political Science subjects focus not merely on current Australian issues but also on areas such as Europe, post-communist societies, the United States and China. There are also subjects dealing with broad issues of social and economic change, as well as subjects dealing with political and philosophical ideas, debates and assumptions. Other subjects concentrate on providing practical experience and a variety of skills used in political analysis.
The study of Political Science helps in gaining an understanding of the major social and political issues which dominate the local and international agenda. Heightened personal awareness, self-confidence and a firm grasp of specific knowledge are other key benefits you will derive from a study of politics.
There are no prerequisites for First Year subjects in Political Science.
The prerequisite for a Second/Third Year Politics subject is two First Year subjects in Political Science (25 points). Students who have completed only 12.5 points of First Year study in Political Science, or have done suitable alternative subjects may apply to the Second/Third Year coordinator for permission to enrol. Exemptions may also be granted where Second/Third Year Politics subjects are taken as part of an approved interdepartmental program with its own entry requirements.
A Major in Political Science usually consist of nine 12.5 point subjects, totalling 112.5 points. It comprises:
two First Year subjects in Political Science (25 points) and;
seven Second/Third Year subjects in Political Science (totalling 87.5 points).
The prerequisites for entry to Fourth Year Honours in Political Science are:
completion of all the requirements for the BA and;
completion of a Major in Political Science with an average grade of H2A or higher over the Second/Third Year subjects within the Major.
Entry to Honours must be approved by the Honours coordinator and the Faculty of Arts Honours course adviser.
Students wishing to undertake their thesis in the Political Science Department will need to make written application to the Honours coordinator by October 31 in the year previous to which admission to Honours is sought. Forms are available from the Department Office from September.
Students undertaking pure Honours in Political Science complete:
166-068 Political Science Honours Thesis (37.5 points) and;
five Honours subjects in Political Science (totalling 62.5 points), including 166-055 Approaches to Political & Social Inquiry.
Students undertaking combined Honours in Political Science complete:
166-068 Political Science Honours Thesis (37.5 points) and;
two Honours subjects in Political Science (totalling 25 points), including 166-055 Approaches to Political & Social Inquiry and;
three Honours subjects in the combined area of study (totalling 37.5 points).
or
Honours thesis in the combined area of study (37.5 points) and;
two Honours subjects in the combined area of study (totalling 25 points) and;
three Honours subjects in Political Science (totalling 37.5 points).
Graduate Studies in Political Science at the University of Melbourne is already well established with over 100 postgraduate students pursuing PhDs, MAs, Postgraduate Diplomas and Graduate Diplomas. Further enquiries about postgraduate courses should be directed to the Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Political Science.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts who have majored in Political Science are highly sought after by employers and find that they are on the threshold of many interesting career paths. For example, you may go on to choose a career as a journalist, a diplomat, a policy analyst, a public servant, a management consultant, research consultant, psychologist, or any job which involves critical analysis and writing skills such as an academic, film-maker, educational researcher, politician, media worker, research assistant to parliamentarians and trade unions, school teacher, in banking, business or management (especially in the export industries). Those considering working in government, the law, for welfare agencies or lobby groups, in the creative arts, in public relations and the public service will find the study of politics especially valuable. You will find that international opportunities are opened up by the study of politics, such as posts in the United Nations or its specialised agencies, GATT, overseas aid agencies, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and many more.
Department of Political Science
Fourth Floor, John Medley Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010
Tel. +61 3 9344 6565
Fax +61 3 9344 7906
Web: http://www.politics.unimelb.edu.au
166-001 Australian Politics
166-002 Australian Politics in the Global Era
166-003 Inequalities in Australian Society
166-006 Media, Politics and Society
166-007 Modern Political Ideologies & Movements
166-008 Managing Identity in Contemporary Europe
166-009 The World is an Amazing Place
166-010 Introduction to Indigenous Studies
131-011 Reason and the State
166-013 Parliamentary Internship
166-014 Asia Pacific International Politics
166-015 Transforming Australian Culture
166-016 American Politics and Society
166-018 Chinese Politics and Society
166-022 Public Policy Making in Australia
166-024 International Gender Politics
166-026 The Politics of Ecology
166-027 Australia in the World Political Economy
166-028 Political Psychology
166-029 World Politics in Transition
166-030 Transitions in Central & Eastern Europe
166-031 The Political Economy of Russia
166-032 Sexual Politics
166-033 European Integration: Politics of the EU
166-034 An/Other China:Theorising Everyday Life
166-035 Australian Foreign Relations
166-038 Contemporary Indigenous Studies
166-039 Public Affairs Internship (Int.Students)
166-040 Constitutional Design and Change
166-041 Designing Public Policy for Australia
166-042 Power: Doing Political Analysis
166-043 Public Affairs Internship
166-044 Parliamentary Internship (Int. Students)
103-001 Computer Applications
131-037 Military and State in Indonesia
110-074 Indonesian Political Economy
166-068 Political Science Honours Thesis
166-095 Political Science Honours Thesis (MYE)
166-047 Australian Politics:Citizenship & Rights
166-048 Politics 4A
166-049 Politics 4B
166-051 International Political Economy Theory
166-052 Dilemmas of European Unity
166-054 The Body and the State
166-055 Approaches to Political & Social Inquiry
166-056 Government-Business Relations
166-057 Psychology of Leadership
166-058 Law, Ethics and Public Policy
166-059 The Emerging World (Dis)Order
166-060 Postcolonial Concerns, Postmodern Theory
166-062 Globalisation and the State
166-064 Postcolonial Theories and Futures
166-066 Globalisation and its Discontents
166-067 Australia's Welfare State: Comparisons
166-069 Democratic Theory and Practice
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