  Fast Facts
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Politics is the study of the institutions of government, the different types of government,
and with how and why governments make the decisions they do.
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Develops the skills of gathering and analysing information and communicating effectively.
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Politics can be studied as a major within either a Bachelor
of Arts or Social Science, or within any double degree program
which incorporates one of these.
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Three years full-time study for a single degree or four years full-time study for a double degree at Hawthorn Campus.
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Further study options in Honours and postgraduate studies.
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Entry Requirements are described in course links .
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Application through VTAC.
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Opportunities to study overseas as part of your degree program.
About Politics at Swinburne
Because governments impact on so many areas of our lives, an understanding of politics is essential in many professions - in business, in the media, in law, and in human services.
Politics at Swinburne deals with the institutions and processes of government in Australia, the forces that have shaped them.
It introduces students to the politics of the Asian region with which our future is closely entwined, and where increasing numbers of Australians are living and working.
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Courses
Politics can be studied as a major within either a Bachelor
of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science degree, or within any double degree program
which incorporates one of these.
On completion of your Bachelor degree you may apply to join the Honours program. This usually involves one additional full-time year (or the equivalent part-time) of specialised academic studies
These links will take you to Swinburne Coursefinder and the official description of entry requirements, subject details and course structures.
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Career Opportunities
Politics graduates find employment in a wide range of professions where knowledge
of public affairs, skills in analysis, evaluation and communication are valued.
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Journalism
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Social Work
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Law
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Human services
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Research
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Administration
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Business
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Research
Politics staff are widely published and are involved in supervising a number of PhD and Research students.
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Brochures
Download course brochures in PDF format
The Acrobat Reader is required
Arts and Social Sciences TBA
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More Information
Our Administration Officers can assist with course information and referral to Politics staff .
Undergraduate Enquiries
Postgraduate Enquiries
 International Student Enquiries:
Swinburne International
Tel: +61 3 8676 7002
Fax: +61 3 9818 3648
Email: international@swinburne.edu.au
Submit an Online Enquiry
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