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Politics Diplomas
Study politics in context with the Diploma of Higher Education in History and Politics, exploring how historical change and political ideas have shaped the modern world. Or focus on global issues such as conflict, development, security and the environment with the Diploma of Higher Education in International Relations, while the flexible Open diploma allows you to combine politics with other subjects to build a qualification around your own interests and goals.
Diplomas of Higher Education (3)
Diploma of Higher Education in History and Politics (W64) Diploma of Higher Education in International Relations (W95) Diploma of Higher Education Open (W34)
