Overview Politics is broadly concerned with the way societies are structured and with the distribution of authority, power and influence. The study of politics incorporates a variety of subject matter and a range of different theoretical approaches. At Macquarie you will learn Australian politics, public policy, political theory and international relations. Australian politics familiarises you with institutional structures and recent political history, introducing political concepts and analytical approaches that can be applied to the politics of Australia and other areas of the world. Public policy covers the processes of policy formulation, implementation and evaluation. In political theory you will learn about political ideas and major debates on democracy, freedom, justice and civil society. International relations covers world politics, the relations between states, and international institutions. KEY FEATURES Achieve a deeper understanding of how the world and its countries work and where you fit into the world as an individual. Prepare for many high profile and interesting careers through your ability to better understand the world around you, to critically analyse it and the people in it, and to formulate effective and engaging arguments. SUITABLE FOR Those with an interest in politics, international relations, and history. Career Opportunities A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion. PROFESSIONS advocate and lobbyist campaign officer/manager diplomat electorate officer foreign affairs adviser journalist legislator local, state and federal government officer marketing and advertising specialist media and communications adviser mediator ministerial liaison officer political consultant politician press secretary public policy adviser trade union representative EMPLOYERS international public sector local, state and federal government agencies and departments