Independent Study (POLS3802)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Politic Sc & Internat Studies
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Contact 0.5 Hour/ Week
Prerequisite
32 units of courses including 12 units of POLS courses
Restricted
Required GPA of 5.5 across 12 units of POLS courses
Assessment methods
Annotated bibliography and research plan, essay
Course enquiries
Doctor Sarah Ball (Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer Semester, St Lucia, In person)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This is a restricted entry course and requires prior approval from the School. The independent study option allows students of exceptional ability to engage in a minor research project. This course can only be undertaken if the planned project is of immediate interest to a potential academic supervisor. Students would be expected to have completed the equivalent of 2 years of full-time study in their undergraduate degree, including #12 units of POLS courses with a minimum GPA of 5.5 in these courses. Information about applying to undertake this course is available here.
