Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Politics and Policy Studies) (109270F) in Melbourne Australia | Deakin University
Deakin University
|
Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
34,600
(c. USD24,372.24)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
As a Politics and Policy Studies student, you'll deepen your grasp of today's critical global challenges while building practical skills to create meaningful change. Our program explores pressing concerns like climate change impacts on Australia and beyond, refugee crises, economic development, social inequality, and evolving political landscapes. You'll analyze the philosophies underlying policies and political discourse, study international approaches to problem-solving, and evaluate how policy insights translate across borders. The curriculum explores power dynamics in society while identifying innovative solutions for contemporary social, economic, and environmental challenges. Career opportunities span diverse sectors including international relations, national security, media, government agencies, NGOs, corporate environments, research institutions, political consulting, education, and public affairs - with roles ranging from policy development and analysis to political advising, communications, and public service leadership.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.
If you’re currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:
Year 12 prerequisite subjects
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL
ATAR
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent
Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum course entry requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - 25 (Grade 4 in English)
Academic IELTS - Overall score of 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of test,
TOEFL IBT - 69 with Writing 21
Tuition
AUD
34,600