Master of Literature major in Politics and International Relations

A major is the main subject area that you choose to study in your degree. You will study courses up to Stage III level in this subject.

As well as gaining skills, knowledge and experience in your chosen area, you will learn how to think creatively, solve problems and communicate effectively, all essential skills to help you thrive in any career you choose.

Please see the main programme link below to see further details for the programme.

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

MLitt - Master of Literature

Postgraduate study in Politics and International Relations
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.

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.

Complete 120 points for either of the following:

120 points for all Thesis (Full-Time) , or
120 points for Thesis (Part-Time)

Thesis (Full-Time)

Complete 120 points for ALL of the following:

POLITICS 798A - MLitt Thesis in Political Studies (60 points)

POLITICS 798B - MLitt Thesis in Political Studies (60 points)

Thesis (Part-Time)

Complete 120 points comprising:

One of the following:
60 points for all Thesis (Part-Time) - 1 Semester , or
60 points for all Thesis (Part-Time) - 2 Semesters , and
One of the following:
60 points for all Thesis (Part-Time) - 1 Semester , or
60 points for all Thesis (Part-Time) - 1 Semester

Thesis (Part-Time) - 1 Semester

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

POLITICS 799 - Thesis part-time (60 points)

Thesis (Part-Time) - 2 Semesters

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

POLITICS 799A - Thesis part-time (30 points)

POLITICS 799B - Thesis part-time (30 points)

Please note that while regulations and programme rules for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.

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