POLS1101 Introduction to Australian Politics (University of Queensland): rated 3.9/5 overall across 4 reviews collected on UQ Wall.
POLS1101 is a University of Queensland course taught by the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences in Political Science. This page brings together its handbook details and what UQ students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 澳大利亚政治导论
Type: undergraduate
Credit points: 2
Subject area: Political Science
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This course provides the foundation for future study in public policy and in political science, which will give students the key skills for employability in the public sector and non-government organisations. It provides an introductory study of Australian system of government focusing on key political institutions such as parliament, cabinet, federalism, the constitution, High Court, parties, and the public service.
POLS1101 has 4 scored reviews: overall 3.9/5 · usefulness 4.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.0 stars); 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.8/5).
On Reddit: "These are the easiest courses I've done, ranked from least to most difficult to get a 7 - CRIM1019, SOCY2019, ACCT1101, CRIM1000, ECON1010, POLS1101, ECON1050"
The course panel on UQ Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is POLS1101 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 4 reviews: usefulness 4.0/5, overall 3.9/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches POLS1101, and when is it offered?
A: POLS1101 is taught by the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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