Bachelor of Arts (Politics)
University of Wollongong
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00102E
Studying Politics at UOW involves examining the origins and nature of power, consent, authority, and consensus that underpin social and global order. In the Politics Major we examine and explore political institutions, culture, class, gender, ethnicity, political economy, political theory and international relations. A Politics major aims to give you an understanding of how politics can and does operate at many levels—from the gender politics of the bedroom, home or workplace, to the government of nation states, and into the international realm. The study of politics is not just to do with how people organise power in the here and now, it also concerns itself with both the past and the future. Whether it is a country being studied, relations between countries, or a body of political ideas, studying Politics helps you engage with complex ideas about the individual, government and society.
Structure
Completing a major (or two) as part of your Bachelor of Arts degree will give you a set of skills that relate to the discipline you are studying and also generic skills in critical thinking, analysis, cultural intelligence, and conceptual frameworks. Because you can do more than one major, it’s a good idea to choose widely in your first year, before settling on a major/or majors in your second year.To qualify for award of this degree, a student must satisfactorily complete at least 144 credit points, comprised of the following:1. ASSH101 - Introduction to Arts and the Humanities (6 credit points). This subject is undertaken in the first session and is designed to provide students with the academic skills necessary to succeed at University.2. At least one major study available in the Bachelor of Arts, outlined below (minimum 48 credit points and maximum 60 credit points);3. A second major study (minimum 48 credit points and maximum 60 credit points) OR, a minor study (minimum of 24 credit points) from within the Arts and Humanities;4. Elective subjects to bring the total credit points to at least 144.5. At least 24 credit points of subjects completed at the 300-level within the major must be at a pass mark or higher6. No more than 60 credit points can be taken in 100-level subjects.7. Students may not undertake a Major and Minor Study in the same discipline (for example, students cannot take both a major and a minor in Sociology).
Standard entry requirements
Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Wollongong | International: $83,808 |
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