政治学通常被称为对谁得到什么，在哪里得到，如何得到以及为什么得到的研究。这是对我们社区的独立而知情的研究，以及我们如何作为政府集体做出决定，为什么我们像公民一样行事以及我们如何为未来做出公共政策选择。政治学家使用各种思想和工具来审查地方，国家，地区和全球的流程，机构和关系，并考虑我们应如何作为政治共同体生活以及如何创造变革。
Like most general Arts qualifications, there is a wide range of subject choice available at UC, with more than 30 subjects on offer from Anthropology to Te Reo Mori.a combination of different courses, either in different subject areas, or a mix of courses in one subject area with an internship or digital humanities project added, to enhance employment skills and applied learning experiences.<br><br>PGCertArts students will be introduced to sophisticated subject matter and develop skills in the critical evaluation of academic literature in their discipline or area of specialisation. They will also foster high-level skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and communication.<br><br>Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.