Key Information
Duration: Full-time, 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines: You can apply for and start this programme anytime. Apply by 1 March, 1 July or 1 November, and start studying once you have a final Offer of Place.
Language: English
Credits: 360 alternative credits
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Disciplines: Political Science
Overview
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 and International Relations, you'll be part of an integrated Political Science and International Relations programme from Victoria University of Wellington.
- This gives you access to a broad range of courses and research expertise. Visit the programme website for more information.
Programme Structure
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.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
- Research degree such as Honours or Master's by thesis from a New Zealand university with an average grade of B+ or higher, an approved international equivalent, or other approved evidence of adequate training and ability.
- You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International fee: TBC
Living Costs
Wellington, New Zealand: 831-1,911 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for PhD in Political Science.
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Provider: U.S. government, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Provider: ServiceScape, 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - Provider: ACES Education Fund, 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Provider: OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation, Various benefits, Merit-based, Deadline: Not specified
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Provider: IvyPanda, 1000 USD, Merit-based, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Provider: Voice Talent Online, 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students - Provider: educations.com, 5000 USD, Merit-based, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Provider: Admit Lab, 10000 USD, Merit-based, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Provider: Salvado Law, 1000 USD, Merit-based, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Provider: Anonymous Hope Fund, 3000 USD, Need-based, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Provider: Leopold Figl Foundation, Various benefits, Need-based, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Provider: IELTS from 6 to 9, 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Provider: The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme, 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
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