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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Programme 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

Starting 2024-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-22 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-07-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-10 00:00:00 , International

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It is recommended that students living overseas should apply at least 3 months prior to semester start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Credits

300 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

International Relations Public Policy Political Science View 27 other Bachelors in Public Policy in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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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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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

33599 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based 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

1204 - 2001 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Politics and Policy.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

Living costs for Hobart

Funding

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