Bachelor of Arts (Politics and International Relations)

Overview

Description:
 This course explores comparative government and politics (the study of political institutions, processes and cultures in different countries), public policy (the exploration of the policy processes and outcomes) and international relations (the analysis of relations between countries).

The program explores international affairs from political, historical, economic and legal perspectives, and examines complex interactions between the domestic and international affairs of nations.

Political scientists are at the forefront of analysing and providing strategic advice on domestic and international affairs and policy. An understanding of political systems and government policies is essential to anyone interested in a career in government or international diplomacy and can be useful for a range of careers in the community and private sector.
 
Duration:
 3 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 72 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English
 
Campus:
 Townsville, Cairns
 
Faculty:
 Arts, Education and Social Sciences
 
QTAC code:
 311031 Townsville; 321031 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Joint Degree Options

Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in reduced time and can enhance career prospects. At JCU this degree can be combined with:

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Community Welfare - Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Education (Middle School) - Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Journalism

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

Level 1

PL1001:03 The Political World: An Introduction to Political Science

PLUS

12 credit points of level 1 study as specified in Requirement 3 of the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts and a maximum of 9 credit points selected from the Master Schedule of Subjects and in accordance with the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts.

Level 2 and Level 3

18 credit points selected from the following subjects:

PL2002:03 / PL3002:03 Policy Analysis and Management

PL2003:03 / PL3003:03 Governance, Democratisation and the State

PL2110:03 / PL3110:03 Government and Politics in Developing Areas

PL2153:03 / PL3153:03 International Relations and Foreign Policy

PL2250:03 / PL3250:03 Australia and World Politics

PL2291:03 / PL3291:03 Australian Public Policy and Politics

PL2294:03 / PL3294:03 Governing Australia

PLUS

6 credit points selected from the following cognate subjects:

AN2106:03 / AN3106:03 Anthropology of Violence

AN3006:03 Asia Pacific Development: Culture and Globalisation

HI2001:03 / HI3001:03 Globalisation - Historical Perspectives

HI2022:03 / HI3022:03 Nationalism in the Modern World

HI2334:03 / HI3334:03 History of Terrorism

IA2016:03 Australian Indigenous Politics

SY2018:03 / SY3018:03 Power and Protest in a Globalising World

SY2005:03 / SY3005:03 Qualitative Research

SY2012:03 / SY3012:03 Social Survey Design and Analysis

WS2007:03 Researching Social Issues

WS3214:03 Developmental Approaches to Eco-Social Justice

Remaining credit points in accordance with the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts.

Honours

An Honours program is available for those students who demonstrate high academic performance. Honours consists of an extra year of study and the development of a personal research project and thesis. An Honours degree is usually essential for entry to research higher degrees. The Faculty also offers a wide range of postgraduate study opportunities.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers in local, state and government agencies, foreign affairs, teaching, aid and development agencies and community organizations. Career opportunities also exist in the private sector, trade unions and other lobby groups where graduates with a thorough knowledge of political systems and processes are employed to provide Year: 2008 strategic advice on government policy.

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