POLS30034 Political Psychology
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
Is POLS30034 hard?
POLS30034: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Why voters and leaders think and act as they do, through personality, emotion and motivation, and how this is used in practice.
After it you can
- Explain the psychology behind political behaviour
- Analyse how leaders decide in a crisis
- Discuss real uses of political psychology
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 75%, Assignments 25%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is POLS30034 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking POLS30034?
- No prerequisites.
- Does POLS30034 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 75%, Assignments 25%.
- Can I take POLS30034 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate POLS30034?
- 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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