Program Overview

Course Overview

The PhD course in Political Science, POLS 690, is a comprehensive program designed for students pursuing a doctoral degree in the field.

Course Details

• Dates: 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
• Starts: Full Year
• Fees: NZ$9,075.60 for domestic students, NZ$9,075.60 for international students
• Campus: Kelburn
• Estimated Workload: 40 hours per week
• Points: 120 points (one point is about 10 hours of work)

Entry Restrictions

• Prerequisites: None
• Corequisites: None
• Restrictions: None (students who have already passed similar content cannot take this course)

Taught By

The course is taught by the School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Disclaimer

This course outline may be subject to change.

Key Dates

Important dates, including mid-trimester teaching breaks, can be found on the University's key dates calendar. Assessment dates will be communicated once the course has begun.

Course Learning Objectives

Students who pass this course should be able to achieve individual learning objectives agreed upon with their supervisor.

How This Course Is Taught

The teaching format of this course should be discussed with the supervisor.

Assessment

• Type: Individual
• Mark: 100% through a thesis

Mandatory Requirements

There are no mandatory requirements for this course.

What You'll Need to Get

No specific texts or equipment are required for this course.

Past Versions of This Course

Older versions of this course may be accessible through the course archive.

Student Feedback

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