Politics and International Studies

Your course structure

Most Arts majors require 75 points of study (usually six subjects) for attainment. Arts minors require 50 points of study (usually four subjects) for attainment. This means you have the opportunity to achieve two majors or one major and one minor in your course. You will also complete breadth studies and other complimentary Arts subjects.

Completing your studies

If you are taking Politics and International Studies as a major, you must complete:

• 12.5 credit points (one subject) of Level 2 major core subject (usually in second year)
• 25 credit points (usually 2 subjects) of Level 2 major elective subjects (usually in second year)
• One (12.5 credit point) level 3 capstone subject (usually in third year)
• 25 credit points (usually two subjects) of Level 3 major elective subjects (usually in third year)

Please note - Foundation Subjects:

Major begins at second year. Each discipline has one or more first-year Foundation subjects which provide excellent preparation for the Major. The Level 2 major core subject POLS20034 The Craft of Political Research requires the completion of a specific first-year discipline Foundation subject.

If you are taking Politics and International Studies as a minor, you must complete::

• 25 credit points (usually 2 subjects) of Level 2 minor elective subjects (usually in second year)
• 25 credit points (usually 2 subjects) of Level 3 minor elective subjects (usually in third year)

Please note - Foundation Subjects:

A Minor begins at second year. Each discipline has one or more first-year Foundation subjects which provide excellent preparation for the Minor. It is recommended students take one foundation subject in the discipline.

Breadth studies

Breadth is a unique feature of the Melbourne curriculum. It gives you the chance to explore subjects outside of arts, developing new perspectives and learning to collaborate with others who have different strengths and interests — just as you will in your future career.

Some of our students use breadth to explore creative interests or topics they have always been curious about. Others used breadth to improve their career prospects by complementing their major with a language, communication skills or business expertise.