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Subject Overview

You can study a range of important political problems, from questions about multiculturalism, democracy and climate governance to human rights, conflict and public policy.

Knowledge and Skills

By taking a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Master of Arts in Politics and International Relations you can design a course of study that is suited to your own research interests and career goals.
We offer postgraduate courses across the main strands of Politics and International Relations:
- International relations
- Political theory
- Politics and the media
- Comparative politics
- Public policy
Our courses emphasise topical issues such as human rights, international terrorism and security, diplomacy, multicultural identity, political marketing, leadership, and politics and the media. Wherever possible, we encourage you to undertake supervised research.

Potential Careers

Politics and International Relations can give you the tools to be successful in both the public and private sectors. Our graduates have become public servants, politicians, diplomats, entrepreneurs, business and marketing executives, consultants, policy analysts, journalists and members of international and non-governmental organisations.

Schedule

Schedule Notes

Prerequisite: A major in Politics and International Relations, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee

Plan Schedules

Complete 120 points comprising:

  • At least 90 points from Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) major in Politics and International Relations, and
  • 0 to 30 points from Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedule, and
  • 0 to 30 points from UOFAK - University of Auckland Other Courses

Selected courses must include exactly 120 points at level 700.

Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) major in Politics and International Relations

Complete at least 90 points from the following:

Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedule

Complete 0 to 30 points from the following:

Selected courses must be approved by all Academic Heads concerned.

Other Courses

Select between 0 and 30 points from University of Auckland.

Selected courses must be approved by all Academic Heads concerned.

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