Master of Politics (MPols) 12 months Postgraduate Program By University of Otago |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

44,725 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Nov, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Politics (MPols) is a one-year (full-time) degree, which encompasses both coursework and research. The coursework component is spread across two semesters. It consists of four papers including the core paper, 'The Political': Theory and Practice, which introduces students to the contested notion of politics and key methodological issues in theory and practice. Students also undertake a 20, 000-word research dissertation under the supervision of a politics staff member over a 12-month period and are expected to attend workshops designed to assist with the process of writing a dissertation. This MPols degree is suitable for those seeking careers in the private and public sectors as researchers, policy makers, advisors and analysts. The degree also provides a pathway to doctoral-level study in Politics.

Program overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Politics (MPols) is a one-year (full-time) degree, which encompasses both coursework and research. The coursework component is spread across two semesters. It consists of four papers including the core paper, 'The Political': Theory and Practice, which introduces students to the contested notion of politics and key methodological issues in theory and practice. Students also undertake a 20, 000-word research dissertation under the supervision of a politics staff member over a 12-month period and are expected to attend workshops designed to assist with the process of writing a dissertation. This MPols degree is suitable for those seeking careers in the private and public sectors as researchers, policy makers, advisors and analysts. The degree also provides a pathway to doctoral-level study in Politics.

Admission Requirements

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6.5+

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).

Every applicant shall normally:

  • be a graduate with an ordinary bachelor’s degree majoring in Politics, Political Science, International Relations, Government, Public Policy, Political Theory, Strategic Studies, Defense Studies, or Comparative Area Studies and have an average grade of at least B+ in the 300-level papers for the degree, or
  • be a graduate with an honours degree awarded in Politics or Political Science or a cognate subject at a standard of at least second class honours (division I), or
  • have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).

15 Nov 2024
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Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

8,893 NZD
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International Students

44,725 NZD
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