GOVT3644: Political Campaigning

2026 unit information

This unit focuses on the art and science of running political campaigns. Based around a problem-oriented learning approach with an applied project, the course provides a primer on situational analysis, campaign planning, resource mobilisation, issue framing, and persuasion. The course considers overt and covert strategies for political change, including positive and negative messaging, with students evaluating a campaign opportunity and developing a for-implementation campaign plan in response through team-based work.

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Study level	Undergraduate
Academic unit	Government and International Relations
Credit points	6

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Semester 1 2026	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable

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