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Diploma in Arts (Politics)

Course code: 2454 + Course abbreviation: DipArts(Politics) + Total credit points required: 48 + 3 to 4 years concurrent with a bachelors degree

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield P/T only; Clayton P/T only)

Course description

This course provides students with the opportunity to pursue in-depth study in the area of politics while completing a bachelors degree or double degree in other fields. Students gain an understanding of politics as it is concerned with government, policy and political institutions, resource allocation, decision-making, social behaviour and political action, conflict and power struggles, and the struggle for political freedom. They may specialise in one of four broad areas of politics: Australian politics, international relations and global politics, politics of culture and identity, or social and political theory.

Course structure

Course requirements

Students are required to complete a three-year major sequence (48 points) in politics. For full information on the units required, refer to the ‘Areas of study’ section on the Arts faculty website at www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/study_areas/.

Contact details

Website: www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/contact_us/

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