Politics, economics and society

Immerse yourself Australia's political heartland

There’s no better place to study a politics, economics and society degree than the political heartland of our nation’s capital.

Premium student experience

Be supported at the beginning, middle and end of your degree by our expert academic staff and student-led societies.

Industry connections

Thanks to our industry contacts, you'll establish connections while you study, so you can graduate experienced, connected and ready.

Address the issues that shape our world

Help address the issues that shape our world

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Ideally located in Australia’s capital city, UC is the perfect place to investigate social reform, dissect economic policy and learn about international business. As a student at the Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society, you’ll have the flexibility to explore areas that interest you most, while gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to launch a career in the public or private sectors.

During your studies, you'll build a wide range of industry connections with government and policy-relevant businesses and graduate ready to tackle whatever comes next.

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Explore our politics, economics & society courses

Work Integrated Learning

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is a core component of all politics, economics and society courses at UC, allowing you to gain professional experience alongside your degree.

Internships placements

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UC’s Bachelor of Politics and International Relations and Bachelor of Social and Economic Policy offer a range of internships. You’ll have the opportunity to address real-world political and social scenarios, with hands-on work experience at the heart of the country’s federal political landscape in Canberra. Through our professional practice and capstone project subjects, you’ll take what you’ve learned in the classroom and immerse yourself in the current issues facing the Australian workplace.

During your course, you’ll also complete assessments and genuine industry case studies, and will have access to research project opportunities and employment workshops based on real-world case studies. You can be confident that your academic studies in politics, economics and society will always feed directly into your future career, with workplace skills, such as CV writing, employability and job interview techniques, a consistent part of your learning journey.

“You can learn content anywhere, but getting real, hands-on experience from tutors who really care about your success is priceless.”

Peter Tokich

Bachelor of Applied Economics/Bachelor of Laws