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Bachelor of Political Science

ProviderThe Australian National University
Course code: UAC131162UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Are you interested in understanding political systems in Australia and in other parts of the world? Do you want to find out what drives citizens’ political attitudes and behaviour, and how these affect policy outcomes? The Bachelor of Political Science is the only dedicated political science degree in Australia. In it, students: study the identities, values and norms that underpin citizens' attitudes, drive political behaviour, and contribute to policy outcomes; examine and compare the institutions and political systems of Australia and other countries; acquire and apply a broad range of analytical skills that are highly sought after in today’s job market. Located in the nation's capital, ANU enables students to be in the hub of Australian politics while they study politics. Internships, including in Parliament House, give students the opportunity to see see and experience policymaking firsthand.

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IB Diploma

90
English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 (L 163 / R 163 / W 170 / S 179)IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6PTE Academic 64, no component below 60TOEFL iBT 81 (L 16 / R 16 / W 19 / S 19)

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

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Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia
Common pathwayFoundation background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsPhysics
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MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of ScienceBachelor degree · Physics · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 4.0/4.04.00 · top band · approx. top 5%

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Official course pageprogramsandcourses.anu.edu.auTuition fee sourcestudiesinaustralia.comApplication centreuac.edu.auANU general admission criteriauac.edu.auOpportunities for internshipsanip.anu.edu.auopportunities for overseas exchangeanu.edu.auInformation about ANU student contributions.anu.edu.auANU Visual Arts Endowment Scholarshipsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auChris Heyde & Joe Gani Scholarshipsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auPeter & Lena Karmel Honours Scholarship in the School of Artsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auRuth Daroesman Graduate Study Grantsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auAchieva course data JSONAchieva course information