Political Science

Study politics where it happens. Combine in-depth understanding of the political process with advanced research skills and take your career to the next level. We offer a Political Science degree at the Victoria University of Wellington.

Get a global perspective. You’ll compare political systems and stories from around the world and combine insights from a broad range of disciplines, including international relations, strategic studies, public policy, and political philosophy.

Key facts

• Studying in the School of History, Philosophy, Political Science Political Science and International Relations, you’ll be part of an integrated Political Science and International Relations programme from Victoria University of Wellington Victoria University of Wellington . 

• This gives you access to a broad range of courses and research expertise

Courses include

• You can fast-track your professional prospects with a 12-month Master in Political Science that gives you Master’s-level expertise without needing an Honours degree. 

• You can also do the shorter, coursework-only Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science.

• Or, if you want to put your research skills to work on longer-term projects, you can follow the pathway through the Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Master of Arts by thesis and PhD.