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Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science

Key dates

Key dates

  • 2025, Trimester 2: Apply by 23 Jun 2025 to start studying 7 Jul 2025
  • 2025, Trimester 3: Apply by 13 Nov 2025 to start studying 17 Nov 2025
  • 2026, Trimester 1: Apply by 20 Jan 2026 to start studying 23 Feb 2026

Estimated domestic fees for 2025

About for the full programme

($9,100 course costs + $1,225 student service fees)

Your student service fees are based on the number of points you enrol in and where you study from.

How to apply

Before you apply, discuss your plans with the programme director or another academic staff member.

To apply, you'll need to:

When you submit your application you'll also need to provide:

  • a statement of intent, explaining why you want to take the MPols or PGDipPols and your plans when you've completed it
  • a CV covering:
    • your personal details
    • your education, highlighting any political science, international relations or strategic studies topics you’ve studied
    • any career experience that’s broadly related to political science.

Contacts

Dr Fiona Barker, MPols and PGDipPols Coordinator

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