Master's degrees in Political science and policy, Ngā tohu Paerua mō te Pūtaiao me te kaupapahere tōrangapū
Examples
Level 9 qualifications
How long it takes
Study for 2 years
Check with education providers about studying part time or online.
What you need
Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate certificate or diploma
These courses develop your ability to understand how political institutions work by studying their history, powers and purpose, and critically analyse public, science, technology and research policy.
Study level
Master's degrees are Level 9. You can study Levels 1–3 for NCEA at secondary school. A higher level means the study or training is more advanced.
About qualification levelsCredits
180You need this many credits to earn a master's degree. One credit equals about 10 hours of mahi like learning, studying and doing assessments. A year’s full-time tertiary study is usually worth 120 credits.
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You can find a path towards further study or training. Figure out what entry requirements you need before you apply.
From study or training
Level 7 or 8
Bachelor's or Honours degree
Level 8
postgraduate certificate, diploma or Honours
Other entry options
Entry options based on previous study or work experience
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Find out more
From study or training, Mai i te akoranga, whakangungu rānei
Complete other study first
You need a postgraduate certificate or diploma, or a bachelor’s or honours degree to do a master’s degree.
Check the education provider’s website for more information.
Other entry options, Ētahi atu kōwhiringa whakauru
Special admission
An education provider may consider your previous study or work experience and motivation. This type of entry depends on your individual situation.
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Apply, Tono
Check for extra requirements and apply
Some study or training programmes have extra entry requirements like completing study in a specific area, supplying a portfolio, or doing an interview.
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Where can I study or train?Ka taea e au te ako, te whakangungu rānei ki hea?,
6 education providers offer Master's degrees in Political science and policy
4 offer remote learning
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