Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $2,174 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
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A student visa requires a full-time CRICOS-registered course, and single subjects have no CRICOS registration. If you’re studying in Australia on a student visa, you’ll need a full qualification instead.
See CRICOS-registered alternativesThis subject takes a comparative perspective and examines why elections matter and how they differ in democratic and authoritarian systems of government. This includes using a range of case studies from around the world to analyse issues such as electoral administration, electoral laws, voting systems and voting behaviour, as well as the role of political parties. The subject also addresses questions about the quality and integrity of elections and explores election campaign strategies in the digital age, including aspects of political communication, social media messaging and public opinion polls. Students who complete this subject should be able to distinguish between different types of electoral systems, develop an understanding of the significance of elections across different political regimes, and identify potential avenues for electoral reform.
Campaigns and Elections is a standalone subject at La Trobe University in VIC. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with La Trobe University before enrolling.
La Trobe University is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 12 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
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