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160 Master's degrees in Arts, Design & Architecture in New Zealand

Master of Music Therapy by coursework and research
Learn how to use music to support the development and wellbeing of people with complex emotional, intellectual, physical, or social needs. The Master of Music Therapy by coursework and research programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.

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.
Screen and Media Studies
The Screen and Media Studies programme 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.

Graduate Diploma in Arts in Art History
The Graduate Diploma in Arts in Art History programme from Victoria University of Wellington will prepare you to study that subject at postgraduate level, such as the Bachelor of Arts with Honours or the Master of Arts.

Graduate Certificate in Designed Environments in Architecture History and Theory
The Graduate Certificate in Designed Environments in Architecture History and Theory programme from Victoria University of Wellington is open to students with a Bachelor's degree in Architectural Studies (BAS), Building Science (BBSc), Design Innovation (BDI), or an equivalent qualification.
Planning
This Planning degree from Lincoln University Canterbury is accredited with the New Zealand Planning Institute, which enhances your career prospects in Aotearoa-New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK.

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

Graduate Certificate in Designed Environments in Architecture
Enhance your knowledge of how the built environment is designed by completing a 60-point Graduate Certificate in Designed Environments in Architecture program from Victoria University of Wellington in an area of architecture you haven't studied before.

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

Graduate Diploma in Designed Environments in Architecture History and Theory
Enhance your knowledge of how the built environment is designed by completing this Graduate Diploma in Designed Environments in Architecture History and Theory program from Victoria University of Wellington in an area of architecture you haven't studied before.
Community Dance
Investigate and experience the transformational role of dance in diverse community contexts in this Master of Community Dance from University of Auckland.

Graduate Diploma in Music
The Graduate Diploma in Music program from Victoria University of Wellington is a flexible 120-point programme that you can tailor to your goals.

Master of Architecture in Architecture History and Theory
Delve deeper into the history and theory of architecture with the research and thesis-based Master of Architecture offered at the Victoria University of Wellington. Students wishing to study to become a professional architect should go to the Master of Architecture in Architecture History and Theory.
Design
Advance your design abilities and develop specialist skills to solve future challenges and deliver positive change with the Design programme at the University of Auckland.

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Theatre
Explore your area of interest in more detail and improve your career prospects by completing this Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Theatre programme from Victoria University of Wellington.
Planning
The Planning programme at the University of Otago is a professional qualification recognised for excellence. This two-year, full-time Master of Planning (MPlan) degree prepares graduates for influential roles in policy and resource management. It offers flexible study options for those with backgrounds in Arts, Science, Law, or Commerce.

Master of Architectural Science
Explore building construction and performance, project management, and how building materials function with the Master of Architectural Science program at the Victoria University of Wellington.
Design
The Design programme at Media Design School is a 15-week Postgraduate Certificate developed for creative professionals. Available through both online and on-campus study modes, this part-time course features weekend classes. It provides a robust academic foundation in design theory and research for those in the creative industries.

Bachelor of Music with Honours in Music Studies
Explore your area of musical interest in more detail and improve your career prospects with Bachelor of Music with Honours in Music Studies program from Victoria University of Wellington.

Theatre
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 Theatre programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.