POLS3335 Social Movements and the Politics of Change

POLS3335 Social Movements and the Politics of Change (University of Western Australia): rated 3.5/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on UWA Wall.

POLS3335 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: 社会运动与变革政治

Type: Undergraduate unit

Credit points: 6

Subject area: Society and Culture

Faculty: School of Social Sciences

Level: Undergraduate Level 3

Handbook year: 2026

Overview

Social movements play a central role in defining the form and function of political institutions, and why and how they change. From nationalist movements in Latin America, Asia and Africa in the 19th and 20th centuries to the movements of the 1960s, where people organised in support of civil rights, gay rights, feminism, peace, and the environment, social movements have played a fundamental role in shaping the architecture of political institutions.

POLS3335 student reviews, difficulty and workload

POLS3335 has 2 scored reviews: overall 3.5/5 · usefulness 3.5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).

Sources: 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.5 stars).

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POLS3335 FAQ

Q: Is POLS3335 worth taking?

A: Averaged over 2 reviews: usefulness 3.5/5, overall 3.5/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.

Q: Which faculty teaches POLS3335, and when is it offered?

A: POLS3335 is taught by the School of Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.

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