GOVT3993 Power (University of Sydney): rated 4.7/5 overall across 3 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
GOVT3993 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: 权力
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
Power is the essential concept of political science, which is the systematic study of politics. Bertrand Russell said power is the central concept of all the social sciences.
GOVT3993 has 3 scored reviews: overall 4.7/5 · usefulness 4.5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.5 stars); 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 5.0/5).
On Reddit: "HARRY MY GOAT <3 Power GOVT3993 was lifechanging."
The course panel on USYD Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is GOVT3993 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 3 reviews: usefulness 4.5/5, overall 4.7/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches GOVT3993, and when is it offered?
A: GOVT3993 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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