Bachelor of Arts in Politics Power and Technology

Put your passion for a better world into a creative, meaningful career. In the Bachelor of Arts, you’ll learn how societies evolve and humans change the world. Expect to focus on the worlds most pressing problems, critical thinking, communication skills, cultural competency, digital literacy and building your confidence to make a difference.Question political structures and how new media technology has created opportunities for democratic mobilisation and participation, while opening up new ways to corrupt democratic processes. In this multi-disciplinary major, youll analyse how technology influences security, privacy, freedom and human rights in political processes and institutions, develop a deep understanding of key political concepts, such as power, democracy and security and learn about politics, philosophy and history.Skills you’ll learnConceptual understandingCritical and creative reasoningCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingSelf-managementYour career opportunitiesSocial researcherPolicy analystCommunity development and aid workPolitical campaignerIndustrial and community advocate

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent overseas qualification.