Study Political Science in Australia
26 programmes in political science at 10 universities in Australia are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 53,110 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 33,451 USD and 53,110 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Political Science programmes
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Political Science in Australia by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 10 | 33,451 USD | 53,110 USD | 53,110 USD |
| Master's | 10 | 28,682 USD | 32,078 USD | 40,542 USD |
| PhD | 1 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within political science
Universities for political science in Australia
- Australian National University (12)
- Monash University, Caulfield (3)
- Griffith University (2)
- Murdoch University, Perth (2)
- Charles Darwin University, Darwin (2)
- Murdoch College (1)
- The University of Queensland (1)
- University of Adelaide (1)
- University of Technology Sydney (1)
- University of Wollongong (1)
Study Political Science in Australia: common questions
- How many political science programmes are there in Australia?
- 26 political science programmes at 10 universities in Australia are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a political science degree in Australia cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in political science in Australia is 53,110 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 33,451 USD and 53,110 USD per year.
- Can I study political science in Australia in English?
- Yes — 100% of the political science programmes in Australia in our catalogue are taught in English (26 of 26).
- Which degree level is cheapest for political science in Australia?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 32,078 USD per year, against 53,110 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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