BA in Political Science and International Relations
at University of Canterbury, Christchurch

4.3 /5

(9 Reviews)

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BA in Political Science and International Relations
at
UC
Overview

UC`s COLLEGE OF ARTS offers BA in Political Science and International Relations Degree program. The 3 years course of BA in Political Science and International Relations is offered by the UC. To pursue Degree BA in Political Science and International Relations fees for international students is NZD 32313.0. The UC BA in Political Science and International Relations requirement for international students are IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE.

Duration	3 years
Course Level	UG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Tuition & Fees	₹15.66 Lakh View full breakup
Type of University	Public
Official Career Service Website	Go to Website

BA in Political Science and International Relations
at
UC
Highlights

The Political Science programme at UC has attained national and international visibility for the strength of its teaching and academic research
BA(Hons) in Political Science and International Relations requires passes in six courses and successful completion of an individual research project
Students gain a versatile set of skills that can be applied in a wide range of exciting careers both within politics and in more diverse areas such as law, business, education and journalism
The curriculum includes following courses: Introduction to New Zealand Politics and Policy, Comparing the Politics of Nations: A Global Introduction, International Relations and Humanitarian Ideals, International Political Economyetc.

BA in Political Science and International Relations
at
UC
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#261	World University QS, 2025
#501	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2025
#401	Universities ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2024

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BA in Political Science and International Relations
at
UC
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

75%
An overall average of 75% with a minimum of 60% in English in the All-India Senior School Certificate or the India School Certificate (ISC),OR

An overall average of 80% with a minimum of 65% in English from one of the following three Indian State Board year 12 qualifications: (i) Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), (ii) Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Higher (Secondary) School Certificate; (iii) Karnataka Pre-University Certificate,OR

One year of successful study (B average / First Class / First Division) towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in India with a current NAAC accreditation of B or better,OR

Completed a degree at a recognised university with a current NAAC accreditation of C or better
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TOEFL

Marks - 80/120
with at least 19 in writing

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PTE

Marks - 50/90
no PTE communicative skills score below 42

IELTS

Marks - 6/9
with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking

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Students generally study the following subjects such as History, Geography, languages, Media and Communication, Law, Commerce and Science with degree courses A good standard of oral and written English is important

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Not mentioned

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BA in Political Science and International Relations
at
UC
Application Process

Step one

Additional documents required

Original or certified copies of academic transcripts
English language proficiency
A copy of the personal details pages from your passport

Step two

Start your online application

https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/getting-started/admission-and-enrolment/enrol-international-student

Step three

Application deadline

Winter (July): 30th Apr

Summer (Feb): 31st Oct

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

BA in Political Science and International Relations
at
UC
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 15,66,211

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 9,04,983
Insurance	INR 39,261
Transportation	INR 49,682
Administration fee	INR 15,753
Total approximate fees	INR 10,09,679

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 NZD = INR 48.47 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 17ᵗʰ December 2024

BA in Political Science and International Relations
at
UC

Scholarships

Scholarship information is not available. You can apply to non-college specific scholarships available for New Zealand.

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University of Canterbury
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5

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Vibe of Campus

Friendly
Academically oriented
Fun loving
Easy going

Student Views

67% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4.2

Part time work3.9

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty4.8

Student Life4.6

Value for money4.1

Public transportation4.4

Safety5

Indian Food4

Permanent Immigration4.4

Anonymous

Master of Business Information Systems - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Canterbury

4.8

Practically oriented in every perspective.

Tips: The enrollment process at the University of Canterbury was easy. For the initial days, it was obvious I felt cultural differences but after getting used to it, it felt like a home away from home. I was awarded a Dean's Award scholarship. I had a good academic score in my Bachelor and previous work experience helped in get the scholarship which was around 5000 NZD. I am fully satisfied with my university, course and the country - New Zealand.

Likes (Public transportation): The public transportation in Christchurch is excellent. It is well connected to the campus, and even towns 40-50 km from Christchurch are connected with good frequency of timings. The bus is the primary mode of transportation, and fares are subsidized for students at a rate of 1 NZD.

Dislikes (Part time work): There are some jobs on campus like Tutor, Research Assistant, and part-time in some cafes around the campus. Talking about Off-campus jobs there are plenty of them but you must have relevant work experience to easily get those. Academics are easily manageable with the job. Most of the jobs pay the minimum wage in New Zealand which is around 23 NZD.

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2024Read more

Shivam kumar Verified Icon

Master of Business - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Canterbury

4.5

Learning with fun, and interaction with different communities and people.

Tips: Don't think! Just come to the University of Canterbury. It's the best university. The university provides everything here. All the faculty are here to guide us from scratch. The university has different departments for students to help. The university is very active in terms of hosting events and helping students.

Likes (Indian Food): Hygiene is followed. Quality of food is delivered. Here maximum options are non-vegetarian, but I am a vegetarian. So, I don't eat much from the outside restaurants. I am an Indian and close to my accommodation. There is an Indian restaurant where I go to and enjoy my meal fortnightly. The price is not expensive because if one is earning then he/she can afford eating outside. I prefer to cook by myself and enjoy my meal.

Dislikes (Value for money): It's expensive as compared to other universities. But the fees is justified as we can see that the course offers 180 credits towards our degree, which is good. The professors are very supportive. They are always there to help and encourage us to do good. My overall experience has been the best here.

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2024Read more

Danish Khursheed Jahangir Verified Icon

BE (Hons) in Software Engineering - Batch of 2023

Offered by University of Canterbury

3.6

A pretty good university with very limited opportunities due to recession.

Tips: There is quite a bit of adjustment when comparing the education system from back in India. In India, as long as we get good marks at the end of the year exams, we get a good overall mark on our report cards. However, here you have to work hard and get good grades in each and every assignment because the amount of weight they carry in your final grades is a lot.

Likes (Safety): The city is pretty safe as I haven't heard much violence against anyone. There is little racism, if any at all, against other ethnicities. There is not any bad experience in particular that I have in the city that I could share. The people here are quite friendly as well which is also good. However, from what I have heard from friends, there is a bit of exploitation done when someone is sponsoring your residence visa if they are your workplace as well. However, the owners in those cases are also mostly Indians.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Not many companies offer sponsor visas as far as I know. The main reason for my rating of 2 is that the current job market is not very good. The country is in recession and there is an acute shortage of jobs available in a lot of the fields. Quite a lot of the students need to move to cities or even countries to find a good job. The wages/cost of living ratio is also not great for it to be considered a good option to work.

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Applied Data Science - Batch of 2019

Offered by University of Canterbury

4.2

Great university and great exposure to learn and grow.

Tips: I was concerned about the transition from India to New Zealand, but it wasn't that tough. The university and students made me feel very welcome and helped me get into the system. I applied for a scholarship and secured it, which was very helpful. Students should firmly keep an eye on scholarships as they would be reflected in the mark sheet and would be helpful in future job placements.

Likes (Permanent Immigration): I got permanent residency in New Zealand after completing my course and getting a job there. I love the culture and the country. It is peaceful and accepting. If you have the opportunity to settle in New Zealand, you should definitely try it.

Dislikes (Public transportation): I gave public transportation a low rating because bus service can be quite limited, especially late at night and on weekends. However, bus fares are very reasonable, and using a combination of public transportation and bicycles can make travel time faster.

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2024Read more

Aarush Bhagwat Verified Icon

BE (Hons) in Mechatronics Engineering - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Canterbury

3.8

A challenging but fulfilling and rewarding experience.

Tips: It is very important to understand that moving to a new country can be very challenging and overwhelming. The way life works and the processes are different to what you are used to. I think it was really important for me to try and learn the way people live their lives here since you can't change their way of living, so you need to be open to adapting. However, you should never feel like you are alone. Especially if you are moving to Christchurch for University, there is a whole network of people that you can get in contact with, and there are many different clubs to join. Therefore, you mustn't be scared to go out and meet new people. Embrace the new challenges. For me, joining clubs and/or sports teams is the best way to meet new, like-minded people. Furthermore, in terms of scholarships and funding, I managed to get an international student scholarship that allowed me to live in the halls in my first year for free. There are many scholarships that you can apply for, however, you need to make sure that the scholarship applies to international students. In terms of funding, I was fortunate enough that my parents were able to give me a weekly allowance that enabled me to live my day-to-day life. However, since I am studying engineering and playing cricket, I was also able to find jobs that allowed me to make money over the summertime. As long as you work within your visa restrictions, there is a lot of opportunity to find jobs etc. The university experience has been really amazing and I have been able to learn really cool things, both within the university and through daily life. While my course is very challenging, I have learnt some amazing things and could not be more grateful to be learning high-quality, practical knowledge that can be applied in the real world. New Zealand in general is a beautiful place with amazing people and beautiful views, you cannot say too much bad about this country.

Likes (Safety): Christchurch and New Zealand in general is a very safe city and country. The people are very nice and helpful. Although there are crimes like stealing from cars, as I have experienced, it is very easy to navigate through life and I have rarely had trouble trying to fit in within the community. Especially when joining the university, I felt that everyone was extremely supportive and always looking to make new friends. Therefore, the overall UC community is amazing.

Dislikes (Value for money): New Zealand in general is an expensive place to live. And, with international student feels, it makes it extremely expensive. While I have been fortunate enough that my parents can support me through my undergraduate study, a lot of students would not have the same luxury. It seems quite unjustifiable that as an international student, you pay more than 5x the price for the same courses and resources that a local student would get. I had already been in New Zealand for 2 years before joining the university and had a good network of friends already. Therefore, I did not need support as an international student as I am sure international students need.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024Read more

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