Study Master of Political Science - MPols at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Master of Political Science - MPols
Victoria University of Wellington

New Zealand

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About this course

What will I learn?

Fast-track your career with a 12-month Master of Political Science. This gives you Master’s-level expertise without needing an Honours degree. You can also do the shorter, coursework-only Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science.Study politics where it happens. Located in New Zealand's capital city, the programme gives you a close-up view of the political process. You'll also get an international perspective. The programme is global in scope. You’ll learn how to compare and contrast how politics works in New Zealand with other countries around the world. You can include courses from related disciplines like international relations, strategic studies and public policy.

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

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

01/09/2026

Start date

November 2026

Venue

Kelburn Campus

Kelburn, Wellington,

Wellington,

6012, North Island, New Zealand

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Entry requirements

For international students

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

Appropriate Bachelors degree at or around GPA 6 or above or extensive relevant experience

To be accepted by the programme coordinator 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

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

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