Courses offered in Political Science

Study of Political Science at a postgraduate level gives a deeper understanding of important social and political issues which shape all levels of society, from the local to the global, and knowledge of the institutions and phenomena that influence these issues.Subjects and areas of research deal with issues of social and economic change, in addition to subjects dealing with political and philosophical ideas, debates and assumptions. Other subjects concentrate on providing practical experience and a variety of skills used in political analysis, including those leading up to higher degree original research.

Coursework Programs

Graduate Certificate in Arts (Political Science)
A short, coherent program of study in Political Science that provides a good introduction to the discipline.

Graduate Diploma in Arts (Political Science)
This Diploma gives students a solid grounding in Political Science, equivalent to a Major, and thus qualifies for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma.

Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Political Science)
The certificate provides an entry point to an articulated structure of higher degree study and may qualify graduates for entry to the postgraduate diploma.

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Political Science)
This Diploma equates to a BA(Hons) year, and is designed to qualify students for entry to higher degree research programs.

Master of International Politics (coursework only, or coursework and minor thesis)
The Master of International Politics provides specialist training for professional qualification purposes, for graduates working in the field and for general interest purposes.

Research Programs

Master of Arts in International Politics (Advanced Seminars and Shorter Thesis)
The Master of Arts in International Politics provides students with the opportunity to combine independent research with coursework in a specific field.

Master of Arts in Political Science (Thesis only)
Independent and sustained research on a topic of the student's choosing.

Doctor of Philosophy
The University's major research degree.