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Explore the impact of political decisions and the effects they have on us as individuals and as a society. You will focus on critical issues including Indigenous politics, minority rights and identity, migration and refugee movements, privacy and surveillance, democracy, human security, and international law. Our students develop problem soliving and decision-making skills that lead to careers in the public, private, non-profit and business sectors. The university aims to deliver a high quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practice in learning, teaching and student support to enable students to achieve their full academic potential.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Explore the impact of political decisions and the effects they have on us as individuals and as a society. You will focus on critical issues including Indigenous politics, minority rights and identity, migration and refugee movements, privacy and surveillance, democracy, human security, and international law. Our students develop problem soliving and decision-making skills that lead to careers in the public, private, non-profit and business sectors. The university aims to deliver a high quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practice in learning, teaching and student support to enable students to achieve their full academic potential.
Admission Requirements
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Admission Requirements
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