This paper provides a foundation for the study of political science and public policy, with a particular focus on the study of government, politics and policy in New Zealand.

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22B (HAM) Paper outline	B Trimester : 18 Jul 2022 - 13 Nov 2022	Hamilton	FLEXI mode, Synchronous FLEXI (flexible) mode is learning that is available both on-campus or online. To see whether the offering is FlexiSync (some learning occurs at specific points in time) or FlexiAsync (learning can take place at any time), see the Paper Outline.	100% internal assessment
22B (TGA) Paper outline	B Trimester : 18 Jul 2022 - 13 Nov 2022	Tauranga	FLEXI mode, Synchronous FLEXI (flexible) mode is learning that is available both on-campus or online. To see whether the offering is FlexiSync (some learning occurs at specific points in time) or FlexiAsync (learning can take place at any time), see the Paper Outline.	100% internal assessment

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Occurrence When (the year and trimester) the paper occurence is offered.	Domestic Tuition Fee Domestic student fees are a singular tuition fee.
22B (HAM)	$802
22B (TGA)	$802

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Occurrence When (the year and trimester) the paper occurence is offered.	International Tuition Fee International student fees are a singular fee.
22B (HAM)	$3,401
22B (TGA)	$3,401

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POLSC102

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Political Science

Public Policy

Environmental Planning

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