Learn about political issues, institutions, ideas, policies that dominate local, national and international agendas. This major includes the study of themes and debates from a variety of perspectives that include: democracy, identity, gender, the media, terrorism, policy-making, international conflict and cooperation, and the many faces of power including how it is exercised and contested. In today’s political environment, having with an in-depth understanding of global events is imperative.
Studying a major in politics and international studies can launch your career in the political arena, where you can work in policy and development, and government and diplomacy or in international organisations such as the United Nations. Your knowledge of global affairs could also make you an attractive candidate for roles in multinational business, where you’ll tactfully negotiate agreements.
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Grattan Street, Parkville 3010
Entry Requirements
You must meet ONE of the following requirements:
Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 87.00 or equivalent.
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements, you can satisfy the English language requirements in a number of ways. If you have an English-speaking background or education, you need to check that you meet our requirements here. If you are not from an English-speaking background or education, you need to meet the English Language requirements through IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test of English (academic) or Cambridge English (CAE)
English Language Proficiency:
- Units 3 & 4: A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/ Literature or at least 30 in EAL.
- TOEFL Internet-based test: total score of at least 79.
- IELTS: total score of at least 6.5.
- Pearson Test of English Academic: overall score of at least 58.
- Cambridge English, Advanced/Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Cambridge English Score of at least 176 with no skill below 169.
- C2 Proficiency of at least 180 with no skill below 180.
Admission Criteria:
- Completed secondary education recently (within the past two years).
- Completed some or all of a higher education qualification.
- Completed some or all of a VET qualification, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level
- Applicants with work and/or life experience.
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