Online Arts Political Degree :: Accredited Universities

If youre interested in politics and world affairs, this program is for you. Political Science brings together the study of government and politics with international relations. Graduates pursue careers as politicians, diplomats, researchers and consultants.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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If you are considering a career in government, the public service or law, this program is for you.

Political science studies power; who holds it, how it is exercised, and how our lives are influenced

by politicians, bureaucrats, and other politically important institutions and individuals. This

program introduces you to political, economic, social and environmental issues in Canada and

around the world.

Entry Requirements

•ENG4U required.
•Students may choose to double major in any BA Honours program.

Other Fees

•Sports & Rec Capital Fee $17.90

•UWSA - Full time undergraduate $76.07

•University Center Expansion $37.95

•1st Yr Transition Support Fee $60.56

•University Dental Plan $123.00

•Recreation fee $81.89

•University Drug Plan $150.00

•Student Health Fee $21.08

•University Center Operating $49.20

Notes

• Majors in all other languages do not require prior high school language courses and will be assessed and placed appropriately on program entrance.
• Criminology and Social Work students re-apply for admission to Year 3.
• EWC4U is recommended for Creative Writing majors.
• Students may choose to double major in any BA Honours program.
• Interview for Drama in Education and Community. Please contact Dramatic Art at ext. 2804 or visit www.uwindsor.ca/drama
• Political Science with Bilingual Specialization students require Grade 12 U French or equivalent.
• Political Science with Law and Politics Specialization requires a minimum high school admission average of 85% and a minimum final high school average no lower than 80% at the time of high school graduation.
• For the Combined Honours in Digital Journalism programs, a portfolio may be required (i.e., sample of relevant work (writing or other media, and a statement of interest).
•For the Liberal and Professional Studies: Aeronautics Leadership (Flight Option), students need to have successfully completed grade 12 math and physics.
For the Liberal and Professional Studies : Aeronautics Leadership (Ground Option), students need to have successfully completed grade 12 math.

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The Bachelor of Arts provides graduates with the ability to understand and study human society. It develops high levels of written and oral communication skills in the Humanities and Social Sciences, including History, English Literature, Greek, Chinese (Mandarin) and Indonesian Studies, Political Science and Sociology. It prepares graduates for research training at honours and postgraduate level. It is available for external and internal modes of study.

The course includes a common year one, providing an excellent foundation for further study in either of our core specialist areas of history, political science or English Literature (must select one or a combination of the two). A second specialist pathway of study is available in Languages, Creative Arts and Industries, English Literature, Communications, Business Administration, Psychology, Economics, Marketing, Indigenous Knowledge Systems or Creative Writing. Combinations of these specialist areas of study provide graduates with distinctive qualifications that lead to interesting and rewarding careers. The course builds on the University's unique location in northern Australia, adjacent to South-East Asia. Employment opportunities include federal, State and Territory government, land councils, museums, non-government agencies and the corporate sector, particularly where these organisations engage with central and northern Australia and Asia.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Master of Arts Degree by Research is a program of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis which makes a contribution to knowledge. The program is governed by the Program Rules for Masters Degrees by Research, which provide details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination of the thesis. Consultation with the university will assist you to determine eligibility for admission, to identify the proposed areas of research and to ascertain the availability of suitable supervisors.

CQUniversity offers Masters Degree by Research programs in the areas of communication and media studies, human welfare studies and services, language and literature, law, master of arts, political science and studies and studies in human society.

Entry Requirements

You may be considered for admission to candidature for the Masters degree if you:

hold an honours degree from the University or any other approved institution in a relevant discipline; or

hold a three (3) year undergraduate degree and a graduate diploma at a high level of academic performance in a relevant discipline; or

hold a three (3) year undergraduate degree at a high level of academic performance in a relevant discipline, plus a minimum of one year's relevant work experience; or

hold a three (3) year undergraduate degree with a credit level Grade Point Average (GPA); or

hold a four (4) year undergraduate degree at a high level of academic performance; or

hold an alternative qualification deemed by the Panel to be of equivalent scope and standard.

If you hold only a pass degree, and who do not satisfy any of those criteria specified above, you will be required to undertake a Masters qualifying/enabling program, normally of one (1) year's (full-time) duration, as specified in the University's resolution on Masters qualifying programs.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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This course enables students to pursue their passion and career goals simultaneously with a choice of majors spanning traditional and contemporary arts and humanities disciplines.

Students will have a unique opportunity to design a focused or cross-disciplinary course according to their personal interests, in areas that cover historical, critical, political, theoretical and creative practices that underpin our global cultures and industries.

This multi-skilled approach is essential in contextualising and applying knowledge and experience in a broad range of employment fields. We also encourage work-related placement. To help students create exactly the undergraduate experience they want for their anticipated professional life, we provide ongoing, professional support throughout the course.

Students can major in the following Arts disciplines:
- Contemporary Fashion & Textiles
- English
- French (Introductory and Post ATAR)
- History
- Japanese (Introductory and Post ATAR)
- Politics & International Relations
- Visual Arts
- Visual Arts Immersion
- Writing

Entry Requirements

Contemporary Fashion & Textiles Major: Students will be required to have a folio interview for this major.

French and Japanese Majors: Applicants for the Post ATAR language majors will require WACE 3A/3B, or equivalent language skills in the relevant language. Native speakers of Japanese who have completed their compulsory education in Japan and/or in a Japanese educational institution overseas (e.g. six years at primary and three years at junior high school) are not eligible to enrol in a Japanese Major or Minor.

Visual Arts and Visual Arts Immersion Major: Students will be required to have a folio interview for these majors.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

From 2016 onwards: Native speakers of French who have completed their compulsory education in France and/or in a French educational institution overseas (e.g. six years at primary and three years at junior high school), are not eligible to enrol in a French major or minor.

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