Prize details

Political Theory Prize

Value:

Subject to available funds

Closing date:

No application required

Eligibility

The prize is awarded annually to the student in Political Science or International Relations who completes an essay or a thesis on any topic within the field of political theory and is considered worthy of the award.

Information

This prize was established in 2019, reflecting the role of political theory in the teaching and research interests of staff in the Victoria University of Wellington Political Science and International Relations Programme.

• The prize may be shared (equally) between a maximum of two students.
• The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the head of the School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations in consultation with the academic staff and the head of programme in Political Science and International Relations.
• The names of the students awarded this prize will be inscribed on the Honours Board at the premises of the Political Science and International Relations programme.
• Recipients are asked to write a letter of appreciation, which will be forwarded to the head of the School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations.