This distinctive degree merges comprehensive thinking with practical skills, equipping you to comprehend and impact the decisions that mold our society. In the Bachelor of Politics, you will investigate how power, governance, and justice influence our society while acquiring the tools necessary to affect them. With six majors, three specializations, and 11 minors available, you can customize your education to align with your interests and career aspirations. The BPols prepares you for a future filled with leadership and innovation. Whether your goal is to influence policy, engage in international relations, or instigate change within your community, this degree provides you with the interdisciplinary foundation and hands-on experience needed to create an impact both in Aotearoa and beyond.
Programme details
Bachelor of Politics
Study Politics to develop undertanding of political systems and policy-making procedures in the city where transformation occurs.
International Relations
Political Communication
Political Science
Politics of Aotearoa New Zealand
Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
Public Policy
This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights
This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.
The skills student develop through the Bachelor of Politics will set you up for a career in a field such as:
Government
Public service and policy analysis
International relations and diplomacy
Academic research or teaching
Roles in NGOs and global organisations.
Academic requirement:
Achieve the International Baccalaureate Diploma, or three GCE Advanced Level passes at C grade, or equivalent.There could be specific secondary academic prerequisites that depend on the country where the initial education was completed.
Students may also be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Undergraduate English requirements:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5; or,
TOEFL: minimum overall score of 80 (internet-based test); or,
PTE: minimum score of 50 (with a ‘Communicative score’ of not less than 42); or,
Victoria University of Wellington English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme: minimum final scores of 4,4,4,3; or,
Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169 or higher, with each skill score no less than 162; or,
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL): Level 4 (Academic); or,
NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 2 (with no skill lower than Level 1)
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