Master of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Victoria University of Wellington
Subject area
Political Science
Qualification
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Entry requirements
A bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, with an average grade of B or better.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will be able to apply their multidisciplinary practical and theoretical skills to politics, government and related fields. They will be able to think across boundaries and engage critically with a range of different material. They will be skilled oral and written communicators who apply critical and reflective thinking, logic and persuasion to their work. Graduates will be able to work in politics, the government sector and NGOs. The MPPE is strongly focused on employability but graduates may be able to continue to doctoral study, depending on their research background.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Political Science and Policy Studies at this level can earn:
$63,000
Median earnings one year after study
$71,000
Median earnings two years after study
$88,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
90%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2021
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Norman Kirk Memorial Trust Pasifika Scholarship
Provided by:
Victoria University of Wellington - The Scholarships Office
Website:
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/study/student-finance/scholarships
Value:
$6,000 ($2,000 per year per student up to three years).
Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust
Provided by:
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 842 864
Phone: (04) 472 1000
Fax: (04) 499 4601
Email: info-desk@vuw.ac.nz
Web: http://www.vuw.ac.nz
Sources
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