POLS20033 Authoritarian Politics
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is POLS20033 hard?
POLS20033: 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 authoritarian rulers gain, keep and lose power, from repression to digital surveillance, with case studies from around the world.
After it you can
- Recognise the key features of authoritarian rule
- Explain why some autocracies last
- Suggest policy responses for democracies
What you need first
None
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 30%, Reports and essays 40%, Presentations 30%
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Quick answers
- When is POLS20033 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking POLS20033?
- No prerequisites.
- Does POLS20033 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 30%, Reports and essays 40%, Presentations 30%.
- How many class hours a week does POLS20033 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take POLS20033 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 POLS20033?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example POLS30001, POLS30003.
- Can I rate POLS20033?
- 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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