AucMaster of Arts in Politics and International RelationsUniversity of Auckland · Auckland, New Zealand

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Jun 8, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

CV or resume

Official transcript(s)

All tertiary study completed or attempted; certified English translation if not in English.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA/GPE 5.0 (NZ 9-point scale); MA specialisation under Master of Arts regulations (120 or 180 points). International pathways commonly require GPE 5.0 with one year postgraduate study (120-point) or undergraduate degree (180-point)—confirm on MA page for Politics and International Relations.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Undergraduate preparation in Politics and International Relations or a closely related Arts/Social Science field.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (writing 4.5) | 90 overall (writing 21); University of Auckland postgraduate English page; 6-point scale replaced 120-point scale in January 2026.; University of Auckland postgraduate English page; old 120-point scale for tests within normal 2-year validity.

Historical admission data is not published.