Course level

Postgraduate Coursework

Faculty

School

Politic Sc & Internat Studies

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

3 Contact hours

Incompatible

GT700, POLS1101

Assessment methods

Assignment, seminar participation and associated work

Course enquiries

Dr R. Wear (Sem 1 ) & Dr I. Ward (Sem 2)

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.

Course description

An overview of Australian politics focusing on key political institutions such as parliament, cabinet, federalism, the constitution, pressure groups, parties, and the public service. The course explains the way in which Australian federal government works, highlighting both the formal foundations and informal practices characteristic of Australian politics. Suitable for international students and other students with a limited knowledge of Australian politics.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) St Lucia External Course Profile
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2019 (22/07/2019 - 16/11/2019) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2018 (23/07/2018 - 17/11/2018) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile