- The University of Queensland offers a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science for a duration of 3 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- By studying this major program, students will gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to address pressing local and global issues.
- The sample courses of the program include:
- Introduction to Political Ideas
- Introduction to Australian Politics
- Global Political Thought
- Indigenous Politics and Policy
- Students will learn about various approaches to cooperation and conflict resolution, and get a better understanding of political processes.
- The careers can be found in diplomacy and foreign affairs, defence and intelligence, government and policy, international development, and humanitarian and community services.
- The University of Queensland ranks 1st in Queensland for politics and international studies according to QS World University Rankings 2021.
The University Of Queensland - [UQ], Brisbane, Queensland - Courses & Fees
Brisbane, Queensland
University Public CollegeBachelor of Arts [B.A] (Political Science)
3 years
On Campus
English
Field of Study:
#Ranked 77 out of 997 by THE Global Ranking 2024
A$35,840/Yr
A$35,840 /Yr
Important Dates
The closing date of Semester 1 for this program is November 30.
| Event | End Date |
| Application Deadline For 2023 Intake Semester 2 | May 31, 2023 |
| Application Deadline For 2024 Intake Semester 1 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
| Tuition Fees | A$35840 | A$35840 | A$35840 |
| Total Fees | A$35840 | A$35840 | A$35840 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Housing (On-Campus) | A$21360 |
| Housing (Off-Campus) | A$14568 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) in General English subject.
- The grade requirements in the subjects are C in Units 3 and 4.
- Students must have an IB score of 26, a grade of 3 in HL subjects, and a grade of 4 in SL subjects.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply they passed high school from any one of the following:
- CBSE, CICSE, State Boards Maharashtra and West Bengal from 55% scores.
- State Boards Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu from 65% scores.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements or awards, publications, relevant work, or volunteer experience.
- UQ Online Applications: Students have to fill an online application to take admission.
- Academic Transcripts: Students have to provide full academic transcripts that contain student’s unit results.
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE): It is an official document issued to international students by universities in Australia. It confirms that students have accepted a place in a course, and have paid tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover premium (OSHC).
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of the student’s strengths and any work experience and/or education that they have.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL other recognized English test results.
Career and Placement after Course
Career opportunities for the students are:
- Ministerial officer
- Policy adviser
- Political analyst
- Government relations manager
- Advocacy coordinator
- Political campaign manager
- Political consultant
- Local government legislator
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| UQ Economics India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam Scholarship | Variable | Yes | Apr 30, 2023 |
| Science International Scholarship- University of Queensland | Variable | Yes | Jun 26, 2023 |
| UQ India Global Leaders Scholarship | Variable | Yes | N/A |
| Destination Australia Scholarship | A$11070 | Yes | Mar 17, 2023 |
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