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160 Master's degrees in Arts, Design & Architecture in New Zealand
Music
The Music programme at the University of Otago offers versatile degree options including the B.Sc., B.A., and MusB. Students can engage in full-time study across three years, exploring performance, composition, and production. This comprehensive curriculum blends practical artistry with theoretical insights in a world-class academic setting.
Theatre Studies
The Theatre Studies programme at the University of Waikato involves advanced study in an Arts subject and is intended for those who want to deepen their knowledge of that subject. The degree helps applicants to build the skills required to work in their chosen field.

Master of Art History
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. The Master of Art History programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington .

Master of Design Technology in Lighting and Rendering
Get industry-ready when you study animation and visual effects (VFX) with the Master of Design Technology in Lighting and Rendering program from Victoria University of Wellington.

Graduate Certificate in Designed Environments in Landscape Architecture
Enhance your knowledge of how the built environment is designed by completing a 60-point Graduate Certificate in Designed Environments in Landscape Architecture program from Victoria University of Wellington in an area of architecture you haven't studied before.
Music
The Music course at University of Waikato is a one-year research-based degree in which candidates undertake a programme of supervised research which critically investigates a topic of substance and significance.
Architecture (Professional) and Urban Planning (Professional)
Combine two professionally-accredited programmes and prepare for the multidisciplinary nature of the contemporary built environment industry at this Architecture (Professional) and Urban Planning (Professional) programme from University of Auckland.

Master of Design Innovation in Industrial Design
Get the specialist skills and knowledge you need to be a successful professional in the design industry with this Master of Design Innovation in Industrial Design program from Victoria University of Wellington.

Graduate Diploma in Design Innovation in Industrial Design
The Graduate Diploma in Design Innovation in Industrial Design program from Victoria University of Wellinagton will broaden your knowledge into an area you haven't studied before so you can either add depth to your degree or use it as a stepping stone to Master's study in that subject.

Postgraduate Diploma in Designed Environments in Interior Architecture
Build on your knowledge of the designed environment and open the door to further postgraduate with this Postgraduate Diploma in Designed Environments in Interior Architecture program from Victoria University of Wellington.

Urban Resilience and Renewal
The Urban Resilience and Renewal course from University of Canterbury will be of interest to students wishing to address broader urban issues and engage with communities.

Master in Instrumental Composition
Take your musical skills and knowledge to the next level and focus on research with the Master in Instrumental Composition at the Victoria University of Wellington .

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Art History
Explore your area of interest in more detail and improve your career prospects by completing this Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Art History programme from Victoria University of Wellington.

Postgraduate Diploma in Music in Performance
This Postgraduate Diploma in Music in Performance program from Victoria University of Wellington will build on your abilities in Composition, Digital Music and Audio Production, or Performance, and is also designed to prepare you for the Master of Musical Arts and Doctor of Musical Arts.
Fine Arts
Develop your independent, research-informed practice in contemporary art in Elam’s vibrant, interdisciplinary environment with this Master of Fine Arts from University of Auckland.
Theatre Studies
The Theatre Studies programme at the University of Otago is a comprehensive undergraduate course exploring human imagination. Available as a full-time Bachelor of Arts, this three-year degree covers acting, directing, and design. Students engage in practical performance and theory within a creative, supportive academic environment.

Graduate Diploma in Arts
Take a detailed look at your specialist area and open doors to new opportunities in language-related careers. The Graduate Diploma in Arts programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.
Urban Design
Explore the ecological, social and economic conditions of good cities and urban spaces in this Master of Urban Design from University of Auckland.

Photography
The Photography course from University of Canterbury provides a development opportunity for students who have an interest in establishing themselves as professional artists or scholars, or career designers, filmmakers, or photographers.
Architecture
The Architecture programme at Unitec Institute of Technology is a Level 9 master’s degree by project. Available for full-time study over 18 months or part-time over 30 months, this course allows experienced designers to advance their technical skills and explore specialised interests within a professional framework.