Victoria University of Wellington Master of International Relations
- New Zealand
- Wellington
About Program
Live and study in New Zealand's creative, compact and vibrant capital, home to the diplomatic community and the government agencies leading New Zealand’s foreign relations.
Expand your horizons and enhance your understanding of global challenges and events with advanced study in International Relations. Investigate the workings of diplomacy, foreign policy, development, aid and global political economy.
Studying in the School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations, you'll be part of an integrated Political Science and International Relations program that also includes Strategic Studies. This gives you access to a broad range of courses and research expertise.
You'll get to hear from and connect with top-flight visiting speakers, including academics, politicians and government officials.
Other related programs:
- Master of Strategic Studies
- Master of Political Science
- Master of Migration Studies
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Sustainability
We rank #1 in New Zealand for Climate Action and Affordable Clean Energy (THE Impact Rankings). On campus, reusable cups are the norm, and we even have a recycling wall where you can take empty packaging that can be difficult to recycle at home. When you study with us, there are numerous ways you can contribute to our sustainability initiatives, including participating in the University's annual "Growing our Future" tree planting initiative to help restore native forests around the Wellington region.
Program Highlights
- Wellington is New Zealand's political and creative capital—the seat of power and home to fabulous cultural events and festivals. Visit the Beehive, have lunch in Parliament grounds, and see the rough and tumble of politics-in-the-making.
- Meet likeminded people in the Victoria International Leadership Programme
- hear from and connect with top-flight visiting speakers, including academics, politicians and government officials.