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Master of Political Science

Australian National UniversityCanberra, Australia

Fee for international students

A$84,940 for the whole course (as of 2026)Source: CRICOS
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Duration
78 weeks
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Programme facts

Level
Master's
Duration
78 weeks
Language of teaching
English
Study mode
Not published
Credits
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Intakes
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About this programme

The Master of Political Science provides students with the analytical tools they need to answer a range of critical questions What motivates voters to support populist candidates? How can election outcomes be more accurately forecast? What is the source of ethnic conflicts and how can it be best understood? The program provides training in political science research methods and equips students with in depth knowledge on contemporary political affairs. Students can choose from a wide selection of topics covering terrorism and counter terrorism, human rights, interest group advocacy or Islam and democracy. The program will be of interest to those intending to pursue research oriented careers in government, international organisations, NGOs and private bodies, and to those intending further study in the field. Internationally recognised, this Master degree also paves the way to pursuing a PhD overseas.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 5/7; or Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program; or Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 4/7 and a Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4/7; or Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7; or 48 units of courses in a postgraduate program with a GPA of 4/7; or Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program; or Graduate Records Examination (GRE) General test, completed no more than 5 years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning, 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 3 years full time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program; or A minimum of 10 years full time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
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Data: CRICOS, Australian Government.