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Politics

Why study politics?

La Trobe University is widely recognised as one of Australia's leading centres for the study of politics and international relations.

We rank 9th in Australia and in the top 200 in the world for our Politics & International Studies subjects (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019). Our Political Science research ranks first equal in Victoria and ‘above world standard’ (ERA 2015-2016 assessment).

Study the governments, institutions, processes, beliefs and cultures that have developed in different societies. Develop an understanding of the structures of power, governance and relationships that shape human lives, societies, states and the global community. Investigate the way political organisations emerge, develop and work, and look behind events to see why they occur.

Career opportunities

Public service, political parties, international organisations, government and non-government agencies, journalism, media, public relations, education, welfare, health policy, business administration, corporate-government relations, academia, think tanks, and research institutes.

Short courses

We also offer single subject study. Visit our short courses page to find out more.

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Bachelor of Arts

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ATAR and location:Melbourne: 50.1Albury-Wodonga: 54.4Bendigo: 53Mildura: 60.8Shepparton: NA

Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years

Diploma of Arts

ATAR and location:Albury-Wodonga: NABendigo: NAMildura: NAShepparton: NA

Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year

Master of International Development

Location: Melbourne

Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)

Duration: 2 years2 years full-time or part-time equivalent

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Learn how you can plan a pathway into your preferred degree, including single subject entry. See also La Trobe University Access and Equity programs which support a variety of ways into undergraduate study for applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage.

Overseas study opportunities

Ottoman Empire: Fourteenth to Twentieth Centuries

In this travel and study subject, students assess the cultural, social, architectural and political history of the Ottoman Empire to the era of the First World War and the inauguration of  the Turkish Republic. On location at historic sites in Turkey in Bursa, Edirne and Istanbul, the three Ottoman capitals, and on the Gallipoli peninsula and at Sakarya, students examine key periods of Ottoman history. This second- and third-year Mediterranean Studies summer semester subject is offered by La Trobe University and run in conjunction with Australians Studying Abroad. See the Ottoman Empire course brochure [PDF 612KB] for an itinerary and application forms. For fees, scholarships and studying overseas guides, see the study abroad website.

Studying overseas as a La Trobe student

There are many other opportunities for La Trobe students to study overseas. Students can spend a semester or a year studying overseas at one of our partner institutions. Visit education abroad for more information on student exchanges or the study abroad program.

Studying at La Trobe as an international student

Students from overseas can come to La Trobe and do a short term Study Abroad program. Some short courses are also available to international students. Visit International Students for more information.

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