Welcome from the Head of School
Welcome to the School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations (HPPI). The School is part of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Victoria University of Wellington.
It is made up of three separate programmes and the Centre for Strategic Studies which represent important fields of study, each with their own set of concepts and perspectives. Our students learn to present arguments clearly, hone their problem-solving abilities, and develop skills in critical and creative thinking, leadership, communication and research.
The University's location in Wellington, the political and cultural centre of New Zealand, and the School's connections with Parliament are particularly useful for study in the programmes offered. The city has the best research archives and resources in the country for New Zealand history, as well as good early modern material. The close proximity of our public records archives and national collections within a block of each other is unique in Australasia. These include:
- Alexander Turnbull Library
- National Library
- Archives New Zealand
- New Zealand Film Archive
- Parliamentary Library
The Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa is also on our doorstep.
We hope that you find the information you need on our website and please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any further help. We hope to welcome you to the School at some time in the future.