POLS3334 The International Politics of Africa

POLS3334 The International Politics of Africa (University of Western Australia): rated 5.0/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on UWA Wall.

POLS3334 is a University of Western Australia course taught by the School of Social Sciences in Society and Culture. This page brings together its handbook details and what UWA students say about it.

Review data updated 2026-10-24.

Course details

Chinese title: 非洲国际政治

Type: Undergraduate unit

Credit points: 6

Subject area: Society and Culture

Faculty: School of Social Sciences

Level: Undergraduate Level 3

Handbook year: 2026

Overview

This unit explores and critically analyses the international politics of Africa, drawing on historical developments to examine the continent's contemporary dynamics. We first examine key concepts and contexts—including the slave trade, colonialism, the Cold War, pan-Africanism, the state and the global political economy—that have shaped and help us to understand contemporary African actors and their regional and international relations.

POLS3334 student reviews, difficulty and workload

POLS3334 has 2 scored reviews: overall 5.0/5 · usefulness 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).

Sources: 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 5.0 stars).

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POLS3334 FAQ

Q: Is POLS3334 worth taking?

A: Averaged over 2 reviews: usefulness 5.0/5, overall 5.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.

Q: Which faculty teaches POLS3334, and when is it offered?

A: POLS3334 is taught by the School of Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.

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