Politics is broadly concerned with the way societies are structuredand with the distribution of authority, power and influence. The studyof politics incorporates a variety of subject matter and a range ofdifferent theoretical approaches. At Macquarie you will learn Australian politics, publicpolicy, political theory and international relations. Australianpolitics familiarises you with institutional structures and recentpolitical history, introducing political concepts and analyticalapproaches that can be applied to the politics of Australia andother areas of the world. Public policy covers the processes of policy formulation, implementation and evaluation. In political theory you will learnabout political ideas and major debates on democracy, freedom,justice and civil society. International relations covers world politics,the relations between states, and international institutions.

• 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