This course provides an introduction to the complex relationships between mass media, politics, and democratic society. It examines the power of the media in influencing political processes, policies, behaviour, and perceptions.

Teaching Periods and Locations

Occurrence Code The occurrence code shows when and where the paper occurrence is offered e.g. 24 (2024) year + A (trimester/teaching period) + HAM (Hamilton).	Teaching Period The trimester or teaching period, start and end dates for the paper occurrence.	Location Where the paper occurence is offered.	Delivery mode How the paper occurrence will be offered - in-person, online, or blended (FLEXI) to suit both in-person and online audiences.	Assessment weighting The internal assessment examination weighting indicates how much of the paper is internally assessed and how much is formally examined. Examinations are scheduled in a formal examination period.
25B (NET) Paper outline	B Trimester : 07 Jul 2025 - 02 Nov 2025	Online	Online	100% internal assessment
25B (TGA) Paper outline	B Trimester : 07 Jul 2025 - 02 Nov 2025	Tauranga	On-campus	100% internal assessment

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Timetabled lectures

Name	Day	Time	Room	Dates
Lecture 1	Wed	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	TCBD.G.03, Tauranga	Jul 9 - Oct 12

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Indicative Fees

Occurrence When (the year and trimester) the paper occurence is offered.	Domestic Tuition Fee Domestic student fees are a singular tuition fee.
25B (NET)	$898
25B (TGA)	$898

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Occurrence When (the year and trimester) the paper occurence is offered.	International Tuition Fee International student fees are a singular fee.
25B (NET)	$3,862
25B (TGA)	$3,862

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

POLSC200

Teaching Periods and Locations

Timetabled lectures

Indicative Fees

Available subjects

Political Science

International Relations

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