University
Victoria University of WellingtonThis course is available
Online, On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
120 credit hours
Next start date
Expected Feb 2024
Campus
Victoria University of Wellington
Build a career with global reach. Develop in-depth insights into the world’s strategic and security issues with an internationally recognised one-year degree.
International insights and opportunities
Develop a deep practical and theoretical understanding of the ways power is exercised. Explore how conflict is managed and security maintained across the globe.
You'll get insights into the pressing geopolitical issues of our age, such as the relationship between the US and China, cybersecurity, the South China Sea, and strategic responses to the problems of terrorism and civil conflict.
Enhance your policy, analytical and research skills and accelerate your career with a globally connected Strategic Studies programme.
Studying with the School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations, you’ll join a fully integrated Political Science and International Relations programme, giving you access to a broad range of relevant courses and expertise.
Capital connections
Take advantage of the programme’s location in the nation’s capital and close relationship with the policy, diplomatic and security communities. You’ll develop connections and get practical expertise through seminars, roundtables and guest lectures.
Careers
Gain the expertise needed to work in the wider security community, including government, research organisations and think tanks, civil society and the private sector.
You might work in policy, research, assessment or analysis jobs in organisations with a foreign affairs, defence or intelligence role.
The programme has a successful track record of getting internships in New Zealand and overseas—a good way to set up your career here or further afield.
To be accepted into this programme you will need to meet:
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant area, with at least a B grade average in 60 points of 300-level courses in the majoring subject or or relevant area of study
To be accepted by the programme director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study
Proof of English proficiency
To be accepted into this programme you will need to meet one of the following:
IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing
Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 58 (with a ‘Communicative’ score of not less than 50)
EAP: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5
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