Political Science Major
Part of the Bachelors of Arts / Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management program
Commencing semesters, 2021
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Program code
2474
Faculty
Business, Economics & Law Fac
Humanities and Social Sciences
School
School of Political Sc & International Studies
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences or Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Email: Ask HASS Online or bel@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1333 or 07 3365 7111
International students
International Student Advisor
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study Political Science?
The major in political science will give students a comprehensive understanding of competing visions of society and global complexity; power, authority and regulation; conflict and cooperation in democratic societies; and political identity. It will provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of ideas, ideologies, formal and informal institutions, political culture, participation and citizenship, representation and democracy. Graduates of this major will be able to practice democratic problem-solving, exercise capacity for independent thought and decision-making, skilfully analyse, demonstrate individual and collaborative written and oral communication skills, understand and engage with collective decision making, locate their own political identity and values, assess the plausibility of facts and arguments, identify core assumptions that animate political actions, and translate learning into policy, engagement and impact. Graduates of this major will be adaptive, able to view problems from multiple vantage points, critical thinkers, and active citizens who are confident in their capacity for political leadership.
Courses and requirements
Please refer to the Bachelors of Arts / Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management Program Rules for the number of units required from each course list.
Courses that can be studied as part of the Political Science Major:
- Course list for the Bachelor of Arts
- Course list for the Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
What it costs
Please view the Bachelors of Arts / Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management for indicative fees.
How to apply
Please view the Bachelors of Arts / Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management for information on key dates and how to apply.