

Location
New Zealand
Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Fees
NZD46095
(2026)
Duration
1 Year(s)
Next intake
23 February 2026
Entry Score
6.5
IELTSAdmission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
Every applicant shall normally: be a graduate with an ordinary bachelor's degree majoring in Politics, Political Science, International Relations, Government, Public Policy, Political Theory, Strategic Studies, Defence Studies, or Comparative Area Studies and have an average grade of at least B in the 300-level papers for the degree, or be a graduate with an honours degree awarded in Politics or Political Science or a cognate subject at a standard of at least second class honours (division I), or have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
English language requirements
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