IELTS total 6.0, reading 6.0, writing 6.0
TOEFL PBT : 550 with TWE of 4.5
TOEFL iBT: 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18
Pearson PTE: 50 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50
Cambridge CAE/CPE : 169
As a student studying the Law, Policy and Politics major you will develop an understanding of relevant legal systems, international and domestic law, the politics of environmental change and marginalisation in world affairs.
Key areas of study include:
the politics of environmental change in Australia and Asia
global aid and development
framing global politics through film and documentaries
public international law
Indigenous legal systems
environmental politics
human rights
You will also graduate with writing, presentation, digital, communication, research and problem-solving skills that can be transferable across a range of roles and are highly regarded by prospective employers.
The Law, Policy and Politics major will contextualise Australia’s legal and political systems in the broader context of global politics and international policy and law.You will complete courses in relevant disciplines from across the university.
This degree helps you develop many transferable skills including:
a broad knowledge of global legal and political systems
critical analysis
contemporary research strategies
applying knowledge to a range of legal and political contexts
CRICOS CODE : 098294D
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Degree structure
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Truth, Lies and Being Human
Global Politics and Development
Major 2
Minor
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Intercultural Communication
Foundations of Law
Major 2
Minor
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
The Politics of Environmental Change in Australia and Asia
Major 2
Minor
Elective
OR
Professional Directions Program 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Framing the International: Representations of Global Politics
Major 2
Minor
Elective
OR
Professional Directions Program 2
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Law, Land and Peoples
Human Rights Law
Major 2
Major 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Villains, Victims and Outsiders: Marginalisation in World Affairs
Public International Law
Major 2
Major 2
Majors, Sub-majors & Minors
French Studies
Italian Studies
Japanese Studies
Psychology
Creative Writing and Literature
Applied Linguistics
Sociology
Performing Arts
Social Media
Screen Studies
History and Global Politics
English Language
Cultural Studies
Law, Policy and Politics
Graduates of this degree go on to enjoy rewarding careers in a variety of roles including:
political analyst
policy advisor
historical analyst
ministerial advisor
humanitarian worker
research
political campaign manager
political communications adviser
With additional qualifications you may choose to work in teaching, academia or policy research and development.
Further career pathways are available depending on your combination of majors.
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
