Politics can and does occur at many levels, from international relations to the nation state; from local communities to the individual. The study of politics is not just to do with politics in the here and now, but 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, politics engages you with choices about how to live life and how best to contribute to society.
The Bachelor of Arts (Politics) offers subjects in international relations, Australian politics, political theory, comparative politics, the politics of developing countries, public policy, culture and media. You are encouraged to study as broadly as possible across the areas offered by the discipline. In third year, you have the opportunity to undertake an internship in political institutions both in Australia and overseas. As well as your politics major, you must elect a minor or a second major from the Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts.
What you will study:
Studying politics at UOW involves examining the origins and nature of consent, authority, and consensus, which underpin social order. Many factors are covered in this examination: political institutions, political economy, culture, class, gender and ethnicity.
