About the course

Study your specialist subject in detail and take the opportunity to contribute to the world's knowledge in that area. Enhance your critical thinking, communication and problem-solving abilities and learn to create and assess new ideas.

　　Working alongside some of New Zealand’s leading academic staff, you'll complete a research thesis of up to 40,000 words and emerge as an expert in your subject with highly developed research skills.

　　A Master of Arts will give your career prospects a boost and open doors to new opportunities. Be a leader in a humanities or social science field and help make New Zealand a better place. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Trimester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Open intake available throughout 2022	Wellington
Trimester 1 (February), 2024	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2024	Wellington
Trimester 2 (July), 2025	Wellington
Trimester 3 (November), 2025	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2025	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2026	Wellington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Victoria University of Wellington

Bachelor’s degree with Honours or equivalent in the same subject area.

　　IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0, or n TOEFL 90 on the internet-based test with at least 20 in writing, or n a minimum of two ratings of 5 and two ratings of 4 in the Victoria University English Proficiency Programme test,

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Victoria University of Wellington. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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World ranking

　　401st / 1250

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