Bachelor of Arts (Law, Policy and Politics)
Bachelor of Arts (Law, Policy and Politics)
Study a degree that blends law and politics to provide insight and clarity on the complex nature of international development and governance through research and case studies. This degree increases your employment prospects by enabling you to gain expertise in two different areas of interest. You will have opportunities to…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Study a degree that blends law and politics to provide insight and clarity on the complex nature of international development and governance through research and case studies. This degree increases your employment prospects by enabling you to gain expertise in two different areas of interest.
You will have opportunities to engage with industry partners and organisations as part of your studies through the optional Professional Directions Program
There is also an opportunity to study a portion of your degree overseas, as part of the University’s Hawke Ambassador Volunteer Experience Program (full semester) or Professional Experience Program (part semester). As part of this program you will volunteer with an international non-government organisation (NGO), usually in an overseas destination.
Career outcomes
Graduates of this degree go on to enjoy rewarding careers in a variety of roles including:
political analyst
policy advisor
historical analyst
ministerial advisor
humanitarian worker
research
political campaign manager
political communications adviser
With additional qualifications you may choose to work in teaching, academia or policy research and development.
What you’ll learn
The Law, Policy and Politics major will contextualise Australia’s legal and political systems in the broader context of global politics and international policy and law. You will complete courses in relevant disciplines from across the university.
This degree helps you develop many transferable skills including:
a broad knowledge of global legal and political systems
critical analysis
contemporary research strategies
applying knowledge to a range of legal and political contexts
This degree allows you to select two majors ensuring you graduate with a broad knowledge of two areas of interest. You can choose a second major from the following:
Applied Linguistics
Cultural Studies
Creative Writing and Literature
English Language*
Languages (French/Italian/Japanese)
Performing Arts
Psychology
Screen Studies
Social Media
Sociology
In addition to your two majors, you will also be required to complete four courses from a selected list of minors (also from the above list), and two elective courses in an area of your interest.
Alternative Pathways
There are other pathways you can follow to study this degree, including:
SAIBT Diploma of Arts
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
Recent secondary education:
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent and
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
or
Higher education study
Complete or partly complete a recognized higher education program at a recognized higher education institution
or
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Complete an award from a registered training organization at Certificate IV or above
or
Work and life experience
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
English language requirements:
IELTS score of 6.0; TOEFL iBT score of 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 550 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 169; Pearson’s test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 50 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE4.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
