About the Department of Political Studies

We offer study opportunities in Political Studies from Bachelor of Arts through to PhD. Our teaching and research cover the major strands of Political Studies:
 

• international relations
• political theory
• politics and the media
• comparative politics
• public policy.

You can study New Zealand politics, democracy, foreign and security policies, and identity politics. We are interested in topical issues such as multiculturalism, human rights, globalisation and terrorism.

We also offer specialist postgraduate programmes in International Relations and Human Rights and Public Policy.

Political Studies study information

Master of Professional Studies in International Relations and Human Rights

Master of Public Policy
 

We have the highest research quality rating among politics departments in New Zealand. We have particular expertise in international relations, political theory, New Zealand and comparative politics, and public policy.

Research in the Department of Political Studies  

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Studying politics will give you the tools for a successful career in the public, private and community sectors. Our graduates have gone on to careers in  Parliament and government, the public service (eg, Treasury and Foreign Affairs), the private sector (eg, law, media, advertising and public relations), community and international organisations, and in New Zealand and overseas universities.