POLS20035 Australian Indigenous 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 POLS20035 hard?
POLS20035: 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
Indigenous politics in Australia compared with other settler societies, from dispossession and exclusion to land rights and recognition.
After it you can
- Explain the history of Indigenous dispossession
- Assess land rights and recognition policies
- Compare Australia with other settler societies
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Can’t be taken together with
- MULT20008
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 100%
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Quick answers
- When is POLS20035 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking POLS20035?
- No prerequisites.
- Does POLS20035 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 100%.
- How many class hours a week does POLS20035 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take POLS20035 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, 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 POLS20035?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example POLS30001, POLS30003.
- Can I rate POLS20035?
- 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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