POLS30019 Australian Foreign Policy

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Is POLS30019 hard?

POLS30019: About average. Makes it easier: Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Australia's foreign policy: the US alliance, ties with Asia, and issues like trade, aid, climate talks and asylum seekers.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Quizzes 10%, Reports and essays 40%, Final exam 50%

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Quick answers

When is POLS30019 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking POLS30019?
No prerequisites.
Does POLS30019 have a final exam?
Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Quizzes 10%, Reports and essays 40%, Final exam 50%.
How many class hours a week does POLS30019 have?
2.5 h a week in class
Can I take POLS30019 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 POLS30019?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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