GOVT3988 Globalisation, Governance and the State (University of Sydney): rated 4.2/5 overall across 1 review collected on USYD Wall.
GOVT3988 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Government and International Relations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 全球化、治理与国家
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Government and International Relations
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
Globalisation is posited as a process of deep change to the international order, one that restructures the role of the state internally and externally and has implications for a wide range of actors: international institutions, corporations, interest groups and individuals. One argument is that this erodes the capacity of national and subnational governments to manage economic and social change.
GOVT3988 has 1 scored review: overall 4.2/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.2/5).
On Reddit: "Only do it if you are super keen.. from what i've heard and seen 3000 level is hard in econs. I guess if you love economics then go for it, but if you are just looking at generally stuff to do with economics? GOVT3988 is well worth it. It chucks in international relations with e…"
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Q: Is GOVT3988 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 1 review: overall 4.2/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches GOVT3988, and when is it offered?
A: GOVT3988 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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