BA - Politics and Policy in Newnham Australia | University of Tasmania

The Bachelor of Arts offers unparalleled flexibility in higher education. Choose from more than twenty specialized majors to tailor your academic journey, combining core subjects with electives to broaden your expertise. Our students possess an insatiable curiosity about life's profound questions, revel in intellectual exploration, and pursue wisdom and motivation throughout their lives. At the University of Tasmania, you'll join a passionate academic community deeply invested in our teaching and research subjects. Your first year introduces political institutions and policy frameworks, while subsequent years allow you to analyze different political systems, specialize in areas like environmental or marine policy, and potentially intern with Tasmania's Parliament or State Service.

Tasmania's Politics and Public Policy program provides direct access to policymakers, letting you witness policy debates and decisions unfold. You'll develop skills to evaluate social structures, grasp intricate ideas, and interpret legal-political discourse. The program enhances critical reading, argumentation, academic writing, and research capabilities. These competencies prepare graduates for careers in public administration, political organizations, media outlets, and other sophisticated institutions within civil society.