Political science is the systematic study of political events on behavior
through observation and experimentation.
The courses in the program will cover a
range of subjects, from elections to
terrorism. We welcome students from a
wide range of backgrounds, including
those without a social science background.
So if you want to know why some countries 
are more democratic than others, richer than others,
more equal than others, more diverse than others, 
then this program is for you.
So graduates will be able to pursue a wide range of careers, especially research-oriented careers,
in government, international organizations, INGOs and
think tanks.
The Australian National University is ranked first
in Australia and sixth in the world
in politics and international studies.
Situated in Canberra, students will be at the heart
of the country's policymaking community
