Overview

Explore how conflict is managed and security maintained across the globe.

You will get insights into the pressing geopolitical issues of our age, such as the relationship between the US and China, cybersecurity, the South China Sea, and strategic responses to the problems of terrorism and civil conflict.

Enhance your policy, analytical and research skills and accelerate your career with a globally connected Strategic Studies programme.

Studying with the School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations, you will join a fully integrated Political Science and International Relations programme, giving you access to a broad range of relevant courses and expertise.

Career

Gain the expertise needed to work in the wider security community, including government, research organisations and think tanks, civil society and the private sector.

You might work in policy, research, assessment or analysis jobs in organisations with a foreign affairs, defence or intelligence role.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Studies program from Victoria University of Wellington has a successful track record of getting internships in New Zealand and overseas—a good way to set up your career here or further afield.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Studies

Asia-Pacific Strategy and Security

New Zealand Defence and Security Policy

Special Topic: Contemporary Strategic and Nuclear Issues

Special Topic: Designing Strategy: Wargaming and Analytic Tradecraft

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-20 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Disciplines

Strategic Management View 4 other Masters in Strategic Management in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant area, with at least a B grade average in 60 points of 300-level courses in the majoring subject or or relevant area of study

To be accepted by the programme director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38350 NZD / year

≈ 38350 NZD / year

Living costs

Wellington

New Zealand

1000 - 2300 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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