Course Level
Master Degree (By Research)
CRICOS
096438J
Master of Political Science (Advanced)
The Master of Political Science (Advanced) provides students with the analytical tools they need to answer a range of critical questions about contemporary political affairs ranging from election forecasting to ethnic conflict. The program provides training in political science research methods in addition to courses on the contemporary politics of Australia, Asia, and other major regions of the world. The course will be of interest to those intending to pursue research oriented careers in government, international organisations, NGOs and private bodies concerned with political affairs, and to those intending further study in the field.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Canberra | Full-time - 2 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
The Master of Political Science (Advanced) requires the completion of 96 units
Subjects
- POLS8042 Quantitative Research for Political Science
- POLS8044 Qualitative Research in Politics
- POLS8058 Research Design in Political Science
- POLS8019 Democracy and its Discontents
- POLS8038 Comparative Political Institutions
- POLS8039 Comparative Political Behaviour
- POLS8043 State Formation and Contested Political Orders
- POLS8051 Authoritarian Politics: Comparative Perspectives
Entry requirements
- Applicants must present one of the following:
- Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 6/7
- Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 6/7
- 48 units of courses in a postgraduate degree program with a GPA of 6/7