In more than a century since federation, Australia's institutions of government and administration have developed a truly Australian flavour which distinguishes them from those of other developed Western democracies. This degree focuses on that Australian experience.

This degree will provide graduates with a strong understanding of the characteristics of Australian democracy, including the roles of key actors and institutions, both within and outside the formal structures of government.

Students may complete an optional internship unit in the final year of study and most students also have the option to complete a semester of study at an international partner institution through the study abroad program. This program provides a strong degree of flexibility through the ability to choose an optional open major from more than 50 fields across all 7 faculties of the university.

LENGTH OF STUDY

The Bachelor of Australian Politics & Public Policy is typically studied over 3 years full time (or an equivalent period part time). Students commencing in Semester 1 have the option of completing a 2.5 year accelerated program through study in the optional winter term.

• Industry Advisor

• Lobbyist

• Policy Analyst

• Political Consultant

• Political Office Holder

• Public Sector Manager

TYPICAL FULL TIME STUDY SEQUENCES

Bachelor of Australian Politics & Public Policy - Standard (4+0+4) - Semester 1 Commencing

Bachelor of Australian Politics & Public Policy - Standard (4+0+4) Semester 2 Commencing

Bachelor of Australian Politics & Public Policy - Winter Term Load Spread (3+2+3)

Bachelor of Australian Politics & Public Policy - Winter Term Accelerated (4+2+4)

ABOUT OPEN MAJORS

Students studying the Bachelor of Australian Politics & Public Policy have the option of studying a second 'open' major of 6 units (18 credit points) from more than 50 fields across all 7 faculties of the university. Some of the most popular options for this program include:

• Entrepreneurship
• Applied Economics
• Public Sector Management
• Sociology & Social Policy
• Information Systems
• Political Communication
• Languages (Chinese, Japanese or Spanish)
• Law & Technology
• Psychology: An Introduction
• Sustainability

see the UC Courses & Units database for more information about these and other open major options.

ABOUT THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT

Business & Government are the primary institutions that shape our world. The interaction between these institutions form the intellectual focus of the Faculty.

Graduates from B&G courses gain a unique insight into the interrelationships and dependencies between these two areas in the context of their specific field of study.

All B&G programs feature a focus on student choice and flexibility and real world relevance.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INDIGENOUS AWARENESS

Given the importance of Indigenous issues to all Australians the Faculty of Business & Government strongly recommends all students consider including 6878 Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues (as either a stand alone unit or as part of an open major in Indigenous Studies) as an elective part of their program of study.

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Consult the UC Handbook for the year of commencement for official course rules. Units are not offered in all semesters - in some cases certain majors may not be available for full time students.