Australian National University (ANU)
1 year full-time
An intensive one-year honours degree in Political Science at ANU that develops advanced research capabilities and theoretical expertise. Ideal for graduates seeking to pursue professional careers or higher research degrees through independent thesis research.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Political Science (AQF Level 7) from ANU or equivalent from another institution, completed within the last two years. A weighted average mark equivalent to 70 per cent or higher is required, calculated from 36 units excluding 1000-level courses. Applicants must have completed specific compulsory courses including POLS2044 Contemporary Political Analysis and POLS2119 Ideas in Politics, plus one 3000-level course. Written approval from an identified supervisor for the thesis component is mandatory. Admission is competitive and subject to supervisory capacity and approval from the relevant Academic College Delegated Authority.
The program comprises 48 units structured as follows: 36 units from core courses including POLS4011 Research Training: Scope and Methods (6-12 units) and THES4103 Thesis (24 units). Students select 12 units from an elective list including POLS4019 Democracy and its Discontents, POLS4038 Comparative Political Institutions, POLS4039 Comparative Political Behaviour, POLS4041 Special Topics in Comparative Politics, POLS4043 Violence and Political Order, and POLS4047 Interpretation, Method, Critique: Interpretivist Methods in the Social Sciences. The curriculum emphasizes research methodology, theoretical frameworks, and independent scholarly investigation in political science.
ANU ranks among the world's finest universities with nearly 100,000 alumni including political, business, government, and academic leaders globally. The institution is renowned for its research-led education approach and commitment to developing scholars capable of addressing complex contemporary issues. ANU's distinguished faculty and rigorous academic standards ensure students receive world-class training in political science research and theory.
Graduates are well-prepared for professional careers in government, policy analysis, international relations, academia, and think tanks. The honours qualification provides a strong foundation for pursuing higher research degrees such as Master's or PhD programs. Alumni have progressed into leadership roles in politics, public administration, diplomacy, and academic research institutions globally.
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