
Overview
Key Features
In the first year you will learn about political institutions and policy processes. In the second and third years you will learn to compare political systems and policies, focus more closely on a policy area that interests you (environmental or marine politics and policy, for example), and have the opportunity to undertake an internship with the Tasmanian Parliament or Tasmanian State Service.
Studying Politics and Policy program from University of Tasmania will give you the opportunity to directly engage with state policy makers and to observe firsthand the politics of debating and accepting particular shifts in policy; you will learn to analyse social and organisational structures, and understand complex concepts, as well as legal and political communication.
Throughout your studies you will deepen your reading, debating, writing and researching skills. The skills acquired in this major will prepare you for work in civil society settings, public services, political institutions, the media and other complex organisations.
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Visit university websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Politics and Policy
- International Relations
- Indigenous Lifeworlds: Sovereignty, Justice, Society
- Australian Politics and Policy
- Modern Political Ideologies
- Public Policy
- Parties, Leaders, Elections and Campaigns
- Environmental Justice, Politics and Policy
- Governing the Antarctic and Oceans
- American Politics
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- It is recommended that students living overseas should apply at least 3 months prior to semester start date.
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
International Relations Public Policy Political Science View 27 other Bachelors in Public Policy in AustraliaExplore more key information
Visit university websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS Code: 001694A
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.
Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the “For Domestic Students” section of the entry requirements on this page.
You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:
- Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above
- Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher
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Visit university websiteTuition Fee
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33599 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 100797 AUD for the full programme during 36 months.
- Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee and is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit.
Living costs for Hobart
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Politics and Policy.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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