Overview

Political Science from Australian National University provides students with the analytical tools they need to answer a range of critical questions - What motivates voters to support populist candidates? How can election outcomes be more accurately forecast? What is the source of ethnic conflicts and how can it be best understood?

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Students can choose from a wide selection of topics covering terrorism and counter-terrorism, human rights, interest group advocacy or Islam and democracy.
The program will be of interest to those intending to pursue research-oriented careers in government, international organisations, NGOs and private bodies, and to those intending further study in the field. Internationally recognised, this Master degree also paves the way to pursuing a PhD overseas.

Learning Outcomes

Critically evaluate key theories in political science;
Interpret and utilize relevant political science methods;
Critically analyse evidence-based research and policy across a range of political issues;
Use theories and methods from political science to explain contemporary political affairs in Australia, Asia, and globally;
Conduct high-level research to undertake self-directed study in political science;
Communicate research findings at a level appropriate for academic and policy audiences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Democracy and its Discontents
Comparative Political Institutions
Comparative Political Behaviour
State Formation and Contested Political Orders
Authoritarian Politics: Comparative Perspectives
Contesting the State: Evolution of Armed Conflicts in Asia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

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National: You can apply at any time throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Required

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General requirements

CRICOS code - 102925F
At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis.

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Tuition Fees

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56120 AUD / year

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39240 AUD / year

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Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

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