Offered By	Faculty of Arts
Duration	3 years full-time
Minimum	144 units
Academic Contact	Dr Alastair Greig
Academic Plan	3100XBPLST
CRICOS Code	002284M
UAC Code	999997(Internal ANU Code - not UAC)

The Bachelor of Arts in Policy Studies focuses on the study of public policy in Australia. Students take a major in both Political Science and Policy Studies. They also take a minimum of five economics related units, which may be extended into a major. Depending on the options chosen within the policy studies major and in relation to the three free courses, it is possible for a student to take a number of other courses in Philosophy, Sociology or History.

It is intended that students taking the degree will acquire an understanding of public policy making in the context of Australia's political, social and economic life. Skills will also be gained in economic analysis, statistics and clear thinking.

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis, taking into account all relevant academic qualifications. If you hold more than one qualification, admission will be based on your overall record. Tertiary qualifications are generally weighted more heavily than secondary. If you have completed an approved tertiary preparation course or alternative entry scheme, you will be assessed on the results of that scheme alone, unless you have undertaken subsequent study.

Click HERE for further information about domestic admission pathways.

The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Entry Requirement	Entry Level
ATAR	80
QLD Band	10
International Baccalaureate	28

From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission in 2010. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.

The entry requirements above are for domestic applicants only.

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.