Drawing on UC's teaching and research strengths in Political Science and International Relations, graduates can obtain a professional qualification in public policy and strategic decision making.
This Master's programme will provide advanced interdisciplinary training in just one year for those wishing to progress in local, regional, national, and third sector/not-for-profit roles in policy and governance.
UC also offers a Master of International Relations and Diplomacy for those interested in careers in international and global affairs.
Compulsory course
POLS440 Principles and Practice of Policy and Governance
Elective courses
60 points of courses chosen from these options
30 points from relevant 400-level courses that will support your research course (eg, Geography, History, M?ori and Indigenous Studies, Pacific Studies, Sociology, etc) with approval of the MPAG Programme Coordinator.
Research course
Choose one of:
POLS688 Dissertation (60 points)
POLS689 Thesis (90 points)
To complete POLS689 you will need approval from the MPAG Programme Director and good grades in your elective courses.
Further study
You can study a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science and International Relations.
Careers
The MPAG caters perfectly for students interested in policy and governance careers in local, regional, and national government, and not-for-profit/volunteer sectors.
Graduates will leave UC having:
built their knowledge in a chosen area
engaged with senior staff and leading professional mentors
conducted field-based learning
conducted independent specialist policy research.
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17 กุมภาพันธ์ 2025
University of Canterbury
Warehouse, 20 Kirkwood Ave,
Ilam,
CHRISTCHURCH,
Upper Riccarton,
8041, New Zealand
To enrol, you will need a bachelor's degree in any subject, normally with at least a B Grade Point Average in 60 points of 300-level courses in the majoring subject, or other equivalent qualifications. All students also need approval to enrol.
Applicants must also satisfy our English language entry requirements:
IELTS (Academic): An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
TOEFL (IBT): Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing, and listening.
PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50.
Applications after the deadline date (8 December) will be considered if places are available.
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