Bachelor of Political Science
Australian National University - Canberra
Overview
The Bachelor of Political Science is the only dedicated political science degree in Australia. The ANU has some of the world's finest political scientists, and was the only Australian university to receive a 5 (“well above world class”) in both of the Excellence in Research for Australia reports. Located in the national capital, the ANU is the only university with a right to place interns in Australian Parliament House. Bachelor of Political Science will give you the knowledge, theoretical understandings, and practical skills that underpin a successful career that engages with politics.
Majors
Areas of study
Political science.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Strategic international and political consultancy; specialist roles in business, government, the public service, private enterprise, aid, welfare groups, international agencies.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 96.75 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 88.575 | 93.375 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 73.05 | 85.6 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Australian National University website for admission criteria information.
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University
Australian National University
Campus
Canberra
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Arts
Indicative ATAR
73.05
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: 6 years
Course Link
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