At-a-glance 

Name: Master of Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Abbreviation: MPPE

Duration: 3-4 trimesters

Duration details: 3-4 trimesters of full-time study or normally 6-8 if studied part time

Schedule: Daytime lectures

Intensity: Full time or part time

Type: Coursework, research and internship

Location: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington) 

Complete: 180 points (8 courses)

Entry: Bachelor’s degree with at least a B grade average

Start: Trimester 1

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

A Bachelor's degree with a B grade average or better

To have completed at least 40 points at 300 - level points in Economics, International Relations, Law, Philosophy, Political Science , Economics, International Relations, or Public Policy

Be To be accepted by the relevant Programme Director programme director as capable of completing the proposed course of study

Important information

• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the relevant programme director to discuss your options.
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

For this programme you'll need to:

Complete 180 points

Include six courses in Part 1:

• MPPE 401
• MPPE 402
• MPPE 403
• PHIL 445
• PHIL 449
• POLS 586

Include two courses in Part 2:

• MPPE 589
• MPPE 590

Important information

You may be able to substitute up to 60 points worth of courses with other appropriate courses, with the approval of the programme director.