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Unit Set Information

Politics and International Relations Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2026 : Code MAAALW

The Politics and International Relations major provides students with an understanding of political structures, power relations, governance frameworks, and key political ideologies. It begins with the Australian system before introducing students to global political systems and international relations, and then to major ideologies shaping nation states. The final three units investigate contemporary challenges to these governance structures and their philosophical foundations.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Simon STEVENS

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply broad knowledge of politics to research, community, and professional challenges.
2. Think critically to analyse, evaluate, and use knowledge from the discipline of Politics to make well-reasoned judgements.
3. Think creatively to generate and integrate a range of ideas from multiple perspectives to create evidence-based responses to social justice, sustainability, and ethical issues.
4. Use digital literacy skills to access, evaluate, and use relevant information from multiple sources to research problems and to engage with established and emerging technologies ethically and intelligently.
5. Communicate clearly and coherently to make persuasive arguments appropriate for professional and public contexts.
6. Demonstrate a global outlook and reflexive self-awareness with respect for culture and diversity, including Indigenous cultural responsiveness.
7. Demonstrate effective collaboration and interpersonal skills, including personal integrity and respect.
8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional development.

Related Careers

Research Officer, Policy Officer, Public Sector Employee, Government Agency Worker, Local Government Employee, State Government Employee, Member of Parliament Employee, Researcher, Public Servant, Policy Analyst, Consultant, Political Staffer, Diplomat, Politician, Teacher, Criminology and Justice System Worker

Employment Opportunities

Studying politics enables students to develop and enhance their ability to think critically and communicate effectively. Graduates can use the knowledge and skills they have gained to pursue careers in fields such as government, the public service, teaching, academia, journalism, management, and non-government organisations.

Major Structure

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