POLS30038 Decoding Democracy

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.

Is POLS30038 hard?

POLS30038: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Beginner-friendly stats for democracy research: analysing and charting data, hypothesis tests and regression. No strong maths needed.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Tests 25%, Presentations 25%, Assignments 50%

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Quick answers

When is POLS30038 offered?
Not running in 2026.
What do I need before taking POLS30038?
No prerequisites.
Does POLS30038 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Tests 25%, Presentations 25%, Assignments 50%.
Can I take POLS30038 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 POLS30038?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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