POLS30015 International Gender Politics
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- No final exam: all coursework
Is POLS30015 hard?
POLS30015: Easier. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it easier: Reviewers say the workload is light, No final exam.
What you learn
Gender and sexuality in world politics: war, global labour, religion, reproduction, trafficking and sexual violence.
After it you can
- Explain how gender shapes international relations
- Assess how Western policy affects women abroad
- Debate human rights and cultural relativism
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 100%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 5 students on StudentVIP (2017–2023)
- Reviewers from 2017 to 2023 all enjoyed it: a wide range of engaging topics, a manageable reading load and tutorials that work well. It takes a more global view than the Politics of Sex.
- There are two essays with many topic choices. A narrow focus and checking your plan with your tutor in office hours helped a 2022 reviewer score highly; in 2023 a rigid argument-counterargument template was required.
- Views on marks differ: earlier reviewers found it not hard to do well, while a 2023 reviewer felt scoring above H2A was difficult.
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Quick answers
- When is POLS30015 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking POLS30015?
- No prerequisites.
- Does POLS30015 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 100%.
- Is POLS30015 hard?
- From 5 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers from 2017 to 2023 all enjoyed it: a wide range of engaging topics, a manageable reading load and tutorials that work well. It takes a more global view than the Politics of Sex.
- What do students say about POLS30015?
- Reviewers from 2017 to 2023 all enjoyed it: a wide range of engaging topics, a manageable reading load and tutorials that work well. It takes a more global view than the Politics of Sex. There are two essays with many topic choices. A narrow focus and checking your plan with your tutor in office hours helped a 2022 reviewer score highly; in 2023 a rigid argument-counterargument template was required. Views on marks differ: earlier reviewers found it not hard to do well, while a 2023 reviewer felt scoring above H2A was difficult.
- Can I take POLS30015 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.
- Can I rate POLS30015?
- 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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