文学硕士（MA）学位有两种途径，分别是课程工作或论文。MA可以为教育，地区和国家政府机构，私营部门以及工业界的就业做好准备。该学位也是哲学博士（PhD）的入学资格。政治学是关于权力在理论上，国家和国际上如何组织和使用的研究。权力关系影响着我们生活的方方面面，决定着我们的思想，言论和行动，以及我们如何合作使世界变得更美好。奥塔哥的政治为探索新西兰的政治，比较一系列国家和地区的政治，研究国家之间的冲突和合作以及提出有关权力和正义性质的重要理论问题提供了机会。
Politics is the study of how power is organised and used, nationally and internationally. Power relations affect every aspect of our lives, determining what we think, say and do, and how we co-operate to make the world a better place.So much of what we see in the news is about politics, including Brexit, the US election, the Syrian conflict, and the Treaty of Waitangi. By studying politics, you will gain a balanced, analytical and insightful understanding of topics that may be sensationalised in the media. Empower yourself to know the difference: study Politics.Consider what you stand to gain from a better understanding of people and power, conflict and co-operation. By studying Politics, you will get to know power intimately and acquire the insight and skills to use power for the betterment of yourself, society, and the world.<br>Politics graduates have the ability to analyse issues logically, to challenge conventional assumptions, to consider different options and viewpoints, make informed decisions, and act with flexibility, adaptability and creativity.<br>In addition to these specialist skills, our programmes enable you to develop a range of personal and professional skills that are highly valued by employers. A Politics degree has helped many graduates find exciting, challenging and highly-rewarding careers in a broad range of fields across New Zealand and around the world. Our graduates are policy analysts, diplomats, working with refugees, journalists, business leaders, lawyers, public servants, consultants, and even politicians. Many continue on to study towards a postgraduate degree at prestigious international universities.