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The MA offers you a range of choices. There are research and taught degrees, one-year or 18-month options depending on your entry qualification, and more than 40 subjects for study. Your academic background may enable you to study a subject different to that of your previous specialisation.
The research masters gives you an exciting opportunity to contribute to the knowledge in your field by completing a substantial research project under the supervision of some of New Zealand’s leading scholars.
In a taught masters you can deepen your knowledge in small classes, enjoy close interaction with academic staff, and complete a smaller research project.
Taught 120/180 points
GPA 5.0
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
A 120- or 180-point programme with research and taught options, depending on your chosen subject. The structure of your programme depends on the subject that you are studying.
Taught (180-point) MA
This program is designed for students who have completed an undergraduate degree.
It consists of advanced taught courses and a dissertation worth 60 points.
The program can be completed in one and a half years full-time or up to six years part-time.
Research (120-point) MA
This program is designed for students who have completed a postgraduate degree.
It usually consists of a 120-point thesis or research portfolio.
Some subjects offer a combination of a 90-point thesis and 30 points from taught courses.
You may be able to include up to 30 points from other subjects.
The program can be completed in one year full-time or up to two consecutive years part-time.
Taught (120-point) MA
It consists of advanced taught courses and a small research project such as a dissertation, usually worth 45 points.
This program is only available in selected subjects.
The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 6 in each component).
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