Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Bachelor of Politics | |
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Qualification Type | Bachelor Degree | |
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Level | 7 | |
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Credits | 360 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
Graduates with a Bachelor of Politics (BPols) from Te Herenga Waka--Victoria University of Wellington will be equipped to navigate and shape the complex landscape of modern governance in an era of rapid social and environmental change. Grounded in a deep understanding of New Zealand's political context and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, aware of the possibilities of civic action in the current context, and educated in leading research methods, they will possess a nuanced appreciation of global political dynamics and their interconnections with local issues, and will be able to both contribute to and challenge the politics of Aotearoa New Zealand. BPols graduates will: 1. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of political systems, theories, and processes, including an understanding of New Zealand politics, tino rangatiratanga and kawanatanga in the context of Te Tiriti, and Aotearoa's place in the world. 2. Apply interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary perspectives to analyse and address pressing political challenges. 3. Exhibit strong critical thinking and research skills, enabling them to evaluate complex political issues, policies, and proposed solutions, and to contest existing political structures when necessary. 4. Communicate effectively across various media and to diverse audiences, articulating political ideas and analyses with clarity and persuasiveness. 5. Effectively understand principles of civic engagement and political participation. 6. Demonstrate cultural competence and an appreciation for diverse perspectives, including being Tangata Whenua or Tangata Tiriti. 7. Show proficiency in a cognate field through their selected minor, enhancing their ability to approach political issues from multiple angles and contribute to interdisciplinary solutions. 8. Apply ethical reasoning to political decision-making and understand the moral dimensions of public policy, with a focus on creating a more just world. 9. Develop leadership skills and the ability to work collaborativ
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Graduate profile |
A combination of assignments, including online exercises and activities, essays, in-class tests, oral presentations, individual and group research and problem-based or case study-focused learning projects, reflective e-portfolios and research projects. Courses in some majors or minors may also require examinations.
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Entry Requirements |
A New Zealand university entrance qualification or equivalent.
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Education Organisation | Victoria University of Wellington | |
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Developed By | Victoria University of Wellington | |
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Quality Assured By | Committee on University Academic Programmes | |
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Number | VI006D | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | 2025-09-12 13:29:55.143 | |
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All students will take the core Political Studies course, a Maori Studies course, a course in Politics and one in International Relations in their first year. They will select at least one of the following majors: 1. International Relations (existing major) 2. Political Communication (existing major) 3. Politics of Aotearoa New Zealand (new major) 4. Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (new major) 5. Public Policy (existing major) 6. Political Science (existing major) In addition, students will be required to take at least one additional interdisciplinary minor. The interdisciplinary minor subject areas for the degree are the following: 1. Asian Politics 2. Civic Engagement 3. Environmental Politics 4. International Political Economy 5. Maori Politics 6. Pacific Politics 7. Politics of Aotearoa New Zealand 8. Politics of Migration 9. Politics, Philosophy, and Economics 10. Science and Politics 11. Human Rights, Justice, and Peace (existing minor) Students can opt to complete an additional major or minor from one of the majors in the degree or from outside the BPols schedule. Alternatively, they will be able to choose elective courses, which may be taken from inside or outside the BPols schedule. All students will be eligible to apply to do an internship and will be encouraged to take up opportunities for overseas exchange.
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