Political Science is the study of human relationships that involve power, rule or authority.  It is about how societies govern themselves and how societies ought to be governed.  It is about the political behaviour of individuals and groups that occurs in all societies. This minor in Comparative Politics studies and compares political norms, institutions, behaviour and the regulation of economic activity in a range of different countries and regions.

Learning outcomes

Students who complete this minor will have the skills and knowledge to:

• Demonstrate      broad knowledge of the nature of political norms, institutions, behaviour      and economy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and compare the politics      or political economy of two or more countries or regions other than      Australia.