Commencing semesters, 2024

Semester 1
Semester 2

Program level

Undergraduate

Program code

2320

Faculty

Humanities Arts Social Science

School

School of Political Sc & International Studies

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Attendance mode

In Person

View the Diploma in Arts course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Political Science major.

Enquiries

Australian/domestic students

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Email: Ask HASS Online

Phone: 07 3365 1333

International students

International Student Advisor

Email: study@uq.edu.au

Phone: Outside Australia: +61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Enquire online

Why study Political Science?

The major in political science will give students a comprehensive understanding of competing visions of society and global complexity; power, authority and regulation; conflict and cooperation in democratic societies; and political identity. It will provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of ideas, ideologies, formal and informal institutions, political culture, participation and citizenship, representation and democracy. Graduates of this major will be able to practice democratic problem-solving, exercise capacity for independent thought and decision-making, skilfully analyse, demonstrate individual and collaborative written and oral communication skills, understand and engage with collective decision making, locate their own political identity and values, assess the plausibility of facts and arguments, identify core assumptions that animate political actions, and translate learning into policy, engagement and impact. Graduates of this major will be adaptive, able to view problems from multiple vantage points, critical thinkers, and active citizens who are confident in their capacity for political leadership.

Courses and requirements

View the Diploma in Arts course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Political Science major.

What it costs

Please view the Diploma in Arts for indicative fees.

How to apply

Please view the Diploma in Arts for information on key dates and how to apply.