12 monthsProgramme duration
Feb, JulStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Politics (MPols) is an academically rigorous and intensive programme that provides an exciting opportunity for students of Politics to develop valuable research and communication skills, and to obtain a highly sought-after postgraduate qualification.
The programme provides preparation for graduates seeking careers in professions such as diplomacy, teaching, journalism, politics, business, or in policy development, analysis and research for politicians, NGOs, lobby groups, and the public service. The research dissertation pathway also serves as a foundation qualification for graduates interested in advancing to a PhD.
Students interested in undertaking the MPols must have a BA in Politics or a cognate discipline including International Relations, Government, Public Policy, Political Theory/Philosophy, Strategic Studies, Defence Studies, and Comparative Area Studies, and a grade average of at least B over their four best 300-level papers.
Students may start the MPols degree at the beginning of semester 1 or semester 2. A full-time student must complete the requirements of the dissertation pathway degree within 12 months, and a part-time candidate within 24 months, of commencing the programme, and the papers only pathway within 12 to 18 months full-time, and 24 to 36 months part-time.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Politics (MPols) is an academically rigorous and intensive programme that provides an exciting opportunity for students of Politics to develop valuable research and communication skills, and to obtain a highly sought-after postgraduate qualification.
The programme provides preparation for graduates seeking careers in professions such as diplomacy, teaching, journalism, politics, business, or in policy development, analysis and research for politicians, NGOs, lobby groups, and the public service. The research dissertation pathway also serves as a foundation qualification for graduates interested in advancing to a PhD.
Students interested in undertaking the MPols must have a BA in Politics or a cognate discipline including International Relations, Government, Public Policy, Political Theory/Philosophy, Strategic Studies, Defence Studies, and Comparative Area Studies, and a grade average of at least B over their four best 300-level papers.
Students may start the MPols degree at the beginning of semester 1 or semester 2. A full-time student must complete the requirements of the dissertation pathway degree within 12 months, and a part-time candidate within 24 months, of commencing the programme, and the papers only pathway within 12 to 18 months full-time, and 24 to 36 months part-time.
Admission Requirements
- Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
- Every applicant must have been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Arts majoring in Politics, Political Science, International Relations, Government, Public Policy, Political Theory, Strategic Studies, Defence Studies, or Comparative Area Studies, with an average grade of at least B in the 300-level papers for the degree or have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
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