In our Politics and Policy program, you study the institutions, ideas and actors that influence the political process in the 21st century. You gain an understanding of governance, politics and public policy in the Australian context, as well as a comparative international perspective on how political challenges are addressed. This is invaluable background for professionals (researchers, civil servants, advisers or politicians), journalists and lawyers.
A core part of our program is Public Policy. In health, education, environment and welfare risk and regulation - what government does matters. Understanding how politics and policy work in tandem has never been more important. By studying with us you can gain extensive and specialist knowledge about how policy is shaped, developed and influenced.
Sample units:
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Potential graduate career pathways:
Undergraduate courses with a specialisation in Politics and Policy:
Politics and Policy can also been undertaken as student electives from other courses across the University of Tasmania and is a complimentary area of study for students undertaking vocationally oriented degree programs such as Law and Business.
Postgraduate courses with a specialisation in Politics and Policy:
The units on offer for Political Science vary each Semester, please refer to the Course and Unit Handbook for current unit offerings.
Do you want to know more about Political Science? Please visit the Politics & International Relations site.