Canberra,
ACT,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Political Science in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University
The Australian National University
|
Canberra Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
50,760
(c. USD35,801.03)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Political Science equips students with analytical skills to tackle pressing political questions - Why do voters gravitate toward populist leaders? How can we improve election prediction models? What drives ethnic conflicts and what are the most effective ways to analyze them? This program offers comprehensive training in political science research methodologies while deepening students' understanding of current political issues. The curriculum features diverse specialization options including terrorism studies, human rights advocacy, interest group politics, and the intersection of Islam with democratic systems. Ideal for aspiring researchers in government agencies, international institutions, NGOs, and private sector organizations, the program also serves as excellent preparation for doctoral studies abroad. This globally recognized degree provides a strong foundation for those considering overseas PhD programs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must present one of the following –
Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 5 or 7.
Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 4 or 7 and a minimum of 3 years fulltime equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 4 or 7 and a Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4 or 7.
Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4 or 7.
48 units of courses in a postgraduate program with a GPA of 4 or 7.
Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4 or 7 and a minimum of 3 years fulltime equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
Graduate Records Examination GRE General test completed no more than 5 years before the time of application with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 3 years fulltime equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
IELTS - Overall score - 6.5, Reading - 6.0, Writing - 6.0, Listening - 6.0, Speaking - 6.0.
TOEFL IBT Paper Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
TOEFL IBT Excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 5 or 7.
Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 4 or 7 and a minimum of 3 years fulltime equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 4 or 7 and a Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4 or 7.
Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4 or 7.
48 units of courses in a postgraduate program with a GPA of 4 or 7.
Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4 or 7 and a minimum of 3 years fulltime equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
Graduate Records Examination GRE General test completed no more than 5 years before the time of application with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 3 years fulltime equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
IELTS - Overall score - 6.5, Reading - 6.0, Writing - 6.0, Listening - 6.0, Speaking - 6.0.
TOEFL IBT Paper Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
TOEFL IBT Excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
Tuition
AUD
50,760