University
University of CanterburyMaster of International Relations and Diplomacy
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
Drawing on UC's teaching and research strengths, graduates can obtain a master's-level capstone qualification in the popular area of international relations and diplomacy. This degree will offer you an innovative, interdisciplinary programme of taught courses with a strong professional emphasis.
UC also offers a Master of Policy and Governance for those interested in advancing a policy and/or governance career in local, regional, national, and third/not-for-profit sectors.
Why study a Master of International Relations and Diplomacy at UC?- Advanced academic principles are investigated through applied tasks such as case studies and field trips.
- The compulsory course will feature a professional seminar series.
- Carry out a substantial piece of independent research.
- Utilise UC's teaching and research strengths across various departments, such as Mātai Tōrangapū, Hononga Tāwāhi | Department of Political Science and International Relations, Tāhuhu Kōrero | Department of History, and Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law.
- Benefit from on-campus research resources, for example the National Centre for Research on Europe (NCRE) and the Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies.
- POLS441 Principles and Practice of International Relations and Diplomacy
- POLS688 Dissertation (15–20,000 words)
- 60 points of courses chosen from these options
- 30 points of courses chosen from these options
Entry criteria
To qualify to enrol, you will need either:
- 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
- a bachelor's degree and a qualifying course, with at least a B Grade Point Average in 60 points of 300-level courses; or
- a bachelor's degree, and evidence of relevant professional or other work experience; or
- other approved qualifications of an equivalent standard.
All students will also need approval to enrol.
- If you are an international student and need help meeting these requirements, study one of UC's International Pre-Master's pathways to gain entry into this degree.
- If you are a domestic student and need help meeting these requirements, study UC's Diploma in Advancing University Studies to gain entry into this degree.
- If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of International Relations and Diplomacy or use the admission requirements checker.
How to applyYou can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
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