POLS20023 Comparative Politics
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is POLS20023 hard?
POLS20023: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How politics works inside different countries, and how to use the comparative method to study elections, parties and institutions.
After it you can
- Use the comparative method to study politics
- Compare political systems across countries
- Build an argument from well-chosen cases
What you need first
None
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Participation 10%, Quizzes 40%, Reports and essays 50%
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Quick answers
- When is POLS20023 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking POLS20023?
- No prerequisites.
- Does POLS20023 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Participation 10%, Quizzes 40%, Reports and essays 50%.
- How many class hours a week does POLS20023 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take POLS20023 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after POLS20023?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example POLS30001, POLS30003.
- Can I rate POLS20023?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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