PhD in International Relations

Expand your horizons and enhance your understanding of global challenges and events with advanced study in PhD in International Relations at Victoria University of Wellington.

Find out what happens behind the world headlines and get the insights to help shape them. Investigate the workings of diplomacy, foreign policy, development, aid, and global political economy.

Key facts

• Starting with a strong theoretical foundation, you’ll develop the expertise needed to analyse complex geopolitical issues and to operate in a global environment.

• Studying in the School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations at Victoria University of Wellington Victoria University of Wellington , you’ll be part of an integrated PhD in  International Relations programme that also includes Strategic Studies. 

Courses include

• If you’re a working professional or graduate looking to build a career with an international focus, the 12-month Master of International Relations gives you Master’s-level expertise without needing an Honours degree. 

• You can also do the shorter, coursework-only Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations.

• If you want to focus more heavily on research you can follow the pathway through the Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Master of Arts by thesis and PhD.