Study Master of International Relations - MIR at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Master of International Relations - MIR

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Investigate the workings of diplomacy, foreign policy, development, aid, and global political economy.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, you'll be part of an integrated Political Science and International Relations programme that also includes Strategic Studies. This gives you access to a broad range of courses and research expertise.Take your career global. Build the expertise and insights needed to work in foreign affairs, international business and trade, development and aid, teaching and research, global civil society, and the media around the world.Give yourself options to work for multinational corporations, local companies with global reach, non-government organisations and government agencies including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Immigration New Zealand, New Zealand Customs Service and the defence, police and intelligence services.

Which department am I in?

Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Trimesters)

Tuition fees
NZ$57,500.00 (US$ 34,299) per year
Books & Stationery – 870 (1 year of study)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Kelburn Campus

Kelburn, Wellington,

Wellington,

6012, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

To be accepted into this programme you will need to meet:

An appropriate Bachelor's degree

To be accepted by the programme director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Proof of English proficiency

To be accepted into this programme you will need to meet one of the following:

IELTS: 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

Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 58 (with a ‘Communicative score of not less than 50)

EPP: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5

Application Deadline - Trimester 1: 1 Dec.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington ranks in the top one percent of the world’s universities in 14 subject areas.

  • 5-Stars Plus from the QS Stars Rating of Excellence
  • Number one in New Zealand for research intensity
  • 92 percent of graduates are employed or furthering their stu
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