International Relations and Security Studies - Graduate Study

New Zealand depends for its security and well-being on an ordered world. Relations between states and other major actors in the international arena impact significantly on New Zealand society and politics. International Relations and Security Studies offers students the opportunity to advanced study in security and strategic matters, or in issues of trade and globalization. There is also the possibility of focusing particularly on the legal, economic or defence implications of contemporary developments in the international arena.

We are fortunate in being able to provide our graduate students with access to many resources, including study rooms and computer facilities. Many graduate students, particularly those working for doctorates, are employed as tutors on undergraduate papers - thereby building up valuable teaching experience.

Qualifications Available

Master of Arts (MA)
Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert(IRSSt))
Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip(IRSSt))

PGDip(IRSSt)

Regulations

Candidates for the PGDip(IRSSt) shall have qualified for the award of a Bachelors degree of the University of Waikato with a major in Political Science or another appropriate subject or an equivalent qualification from another university. Candidates without this prerequisite may be allowed admission to the Diploma programme under certain conditions. These may include a requirement to take specific papers prior to enrolment.

To complete a PGDip(IRSSt), students must complete at least 120 points in the 500 level papers listed below, including at least two of HIST530, LAWS576, POLS502, POLS506, POLS514 and POLS527.

MA in International Relations and Security Studies

Regulations

Candidates for the Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations and Security Studies should have completed the PGDip(IRSSt) or a Bachelors degree with honours (first or upper second class).

To complete a MA in International Relations and Security Studies, students must gain at least 120 points from the papers listed below. All candidates must take at least two of HIST530, LAWS576, POLS502, POLS506, POLS514 or POLS527 (unless these have already been taken as part of an earlier qualification), and complete either a dissertation or a thesis.

Papers

International Relations and Security Studies Papers (Catalogue of Papers)

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Graduate Adviser