POLS30032 Campaigns and Elections
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is POLS30032 hard?
POLS30032: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Why elections matter and how they work, from voting systems and turnout to party strategy, campaign money and media coverage.
After it you can
- Explain how elections and voting systems work
- Identify what shapes election results
- Analyse famous campaigns and their strategies
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 20%, Tests 30%, Assignments 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2018–2026)
- About elections and electoral systems in Australia and abroad. All four reviewers (2018-2026) enjoyed it, especially when it ran during a real election.
- Finding academic sources for the assignments can be hard, and a 2026 reviewer said final assignment details were not communicated clearly. It has run as a mid-semester intensive.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is POLS30032 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking POLS30032?
- No prerequisites.
- Does POLS30032 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 20%, Tests 30%, Assignments 50%.
- Is POLS30032 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: About elections and electoral systems in Australia and abroad. All four reviewers (2018-2026) enjoyed it, especially when it ran during a real election.
- What do students say about POLS30032?
- About elections and electoral systems in Australia and abroad. All four reviewers (2018-2026) enjoyed it, especially when it ran during a real election. Finding academic sources for the assignments can be hard, and a 2026 reviewer said final assignment details were not communicated clearly. It has run as a mid-semester intensive.
- How many class hours a week does POLS30032 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take POLS30032 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 POLS30032?
- 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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