Bachelor of Arts majoring in Politics

Adelaide University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J

With a future-focused approach, the integrity of a traditional arts degree is orientated toward the increasingly complex challenges facing individuals, communities, and societies. Majoring in politics, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of political concepts. You will become aware of various political systems, ideologies, institutions, and processes. Dive deep into the politics of environmental change in Australia. Understand the growing policy issues and explore the impact of the internet on global politics. You'll have the opportunity to engage in industry placement which will enable you to explore professional pathways in sectors aligned with your interests. Study a double major, developing in-depth knowledge in your chosen areas of interest. Learn the skills required for critical thinking, research, and communication. Graduate qualified to contribute across a range of roles that are highly regarded by prospective employers.

Structure

144 units

Subjects

  • An Ethically Rich Life COREX001
  • Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone COREX002
  • Igniting Change: Ideas to Action COREX003
  • Proppa Ways, Future Practice COREX004
  • Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry COREX005
  • Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing COREX006
  • Introduction to Politics POLI4000
  • Introduction to Australian Politics POLI1000
  • Policy and Practice in Australian Politics POLI2000
  • The Politics of Exclusion POLI2001
  • Australian Electoral Democracy POLI3000
  • Cyberpolitics POLI3001
  • Environment and Citizenship POLI3002
  • Passions and Interests: The History of Greed SOCI2001
  • Professional Pathways and Destinations 1 SOCI1007
  • Professional Pathways and Destinations 2 SOCI2019
  • Internship: Society and Culture SOCI3903
  • Elective 1 AUXX1011
  • Elective 2 AUXX1012
  • Art History and Visual Culture ARTHBARTS
  • Cultural Studies CULTBARTS
  • English Literature ENGLBARTS
  • Environmental Management ENVMBARTS
  • International Security INTSBARTS
  • French Studies FRENBARTS
  • Population and Migration Studies POPUBARTS
  • Screen Studies SCRNBARTS
  • Sociology SOCIBARTS
  • Spanish Studies SPANBARTS
  • German Studies GERMBARTS
  • Archaeology and Classical Studies ARCYBARTS
  • Creative Writing CREWBARTS
  • Anthropology ANTHBARTS
  • Chinese Studies CHINBARTS
  • Gender and Sexuality Studies GENDBARTS
  • Geography GEOGBARTS
  • History HISTBARTS
  • International Development INTDBARTS
  • Italian Studies ITALBARTS
  • Japanese Studies JAPNBARTS
  • Linguistics and Applied Linguistics LINGBARTS
  • Aboriginal Studies ABORBARTS
  • Philosophy PHILBARTS
  • Social Research and Policy Analysis SOCRBARTS
  • Kaurna Languages KAURBARTS

Standard entry requirements

  • Secondary education (Year 12).
  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
  • Vocational Education and Training (VET).
  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
  • Higher education study.
  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Adelaide City Campus International: $130,200 No
  • Full-time : 3 years

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