Master of Political Science in Wellington New Zealand | Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington | Wellington New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD 52,150
(c. USD30,452.05)
Attendance
Full-time

Accelerate your professional growth with a one-year Master of Political Science program. Gain advanced expertise at the Master's level without requiring an Honours qualification. Alternatively, opt for the more concise Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science focused solely on coursework.

Learn political science where policy is made. Based in New Zealand's governmental hub, this program offers direct exposure to political operations.

Develop a worldwide outlook through this internationally-focused curriculum. You'll acquire skills to analyze political systems across different nations, including comparative studies with New Zealand. The program allows you to incorporate subjects from adjacent fields such as global affairs, defense studies, and governance strategies.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A Bachelor's degree or a Graduate diploma in Political Science, International Relations or Public Policy, with at least a B grade average in 60 points of 300-level courses in the majoring subject or or relevant area of study
To be accepted by the programme coordinator as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing
EAP: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5

Tuition NZD 52,150

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