Engage in advanced scholarship and contribute your own research to the existing knowledge in your field. In a research masters you can contribute to the existing knowledge in your field by defining and managing a research project alongside some of New Zealand’s leading scholars. In a taught masters you can deepen your knowledge in small classes with these leading scholars and complete a smaller research project such as a dissertation. A 120- or 240-point programme with research and taught options, depending on your chosen subject. The structure of your programme depends on the subject that you are studying. Politics and International Relations Study the political structures, processes and relationships that govern our everyday lives, both here in New Zealand and across the globe. You can study a range of important political problems, from questions about multiculturalism, democracy and climate governance to human rights, conflict and public policy. Where can Politics and International Relations take you? Politics and International Relations can give you the tools to be successful in both the public and private sectors. Our graduates have become public servants, politicians, diplomats, entrepreneurs, business and marketing executives, consultants, policy analysts, journalists and members of international and non-governmental organisations. Jobs related to this programme Archaeologist Content and advertising manager Development officer Director of the Maritime Museum Intelligence analyst Research associate Research, evaluation and policy lead Strategy and stakeholder manager Further study options Doctor of Philosophy