POLS1301 Introduction to Political Ideas (University of Queensland): rated 3.6/5 overall across 9 reviews collected on UQ Wall.
POLS1301 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: 政治思想导论
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 Political Science. It provides a grounding in the key political ideas that form the basis for political debate, discourse and decision making globally.
POLS1301 has 9 scored reviews: overall 3.6/5 · usefulness 3.7 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 6 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.7 stars); 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.5/5).
On Reddit: "POLS1301 - Intro to Political Institutions is essentially an exercise in ego. Hell, 30% is a creative writing and self-reflection... thing. And if you have any actual skills or training, other students worship you in tutes (which count for another 20% of the grade)"
On Reddit: "Which one? POLS1301 hasn't been too bad about this so far imo"
The course panel on UQ Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is POLS1301 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 9 reviews: usefulness 3.7/5, overall 3.6/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches POLS1301, and when is it offered?
A: POLS1301 is taught by the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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