Politics & International Studies at Murdoch

Murdoch is the only university in Perth to combine Politics and International Studies in one degree program. It has been described as “a jewel in the crown” of Murdoch University.

You will be taught by staff with strong international reputations in research. They are the authors of various widely-read books.

Students of Politics and International Studies look at how government and society is organised and how this may be improved to achieve the `good life'. We do this by reflecting on the ideas of past and present great thinkers and by examining major events and trends in the world today.

You can create your own degree combinations by completing a `double major' in the same allotted time. For example, Politics and International Studies is easily mixed with degrees in Law, Legal Studies, Asian Studies, History, Economics, Public Policy and Management, Environmental Science and so on.

A Politics and International Studies degree will develop your skills in analysing data and argument, gathering and using information correctly from a range of sources, critical thinking and expressing ideas in a convincing manner.

A Parliamentary Internship with the State Parliament can be undertaken as part of a Politics and International Studies degree.

Scholarships are available annually to study in Hong Kong for one semester as a part of a Politics and International Studies degree. The scholarships include airfares, subsidised accommodation on campus and a waiver of fees.

While members of the program have a variety of research interests, Politics and International Studies has a particular strength in research into political and economic issues in the South East Asian Region. The program has very strong links to the Asia Research Centre.

Our graduates are currently employed as researchers, policy officers, trade representatives and advisers throughout Australia and overseas in government, the parliament, business, international organisations and the voluntary sector.

Student Exchange Scholarships

The Politics and International Studies program normally offers three student exchange scholarships to the Department of Social and Public Administration at the City University of Hong Kong in second semester (August to December). See http://www.cityu.edu.hk/

Each scholarship is normally worth A$4,000. In addition, free accommodation is provided in a shared room. Fees are waived, however you must still pay HECS. Preference is given to Part II students who are Politics and International Studies or Public Policy and Management majors.

To apply you must have a sound academic record and the personal maturity to live and study overseas for three months.

Applications close in late March of each year.

For further information, please contact:
Jane Hutchison
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Room: EH 3.032a
J.Hutchison@murdoch.edu.au