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160 Master's degrees in Arts, Design & Architecture in New Zealand
Fine Arts
The Master of Fine Arts at Whitecliffe College is a full time, two-year, low-residency programme enabling enrolled artists to live and work anywhere within New Zealand.
Design
The Design programme at Media Design School is an intensive Level 9 Master of Design degree. This 30-week course offers flexible study modes, including on-campus and online options. Designed for professionals, it features weekend classes and one-on-one mentoring to support advanced creative project development.

Master of Architecture (Professional)
Take a step towards registration as an architect in New Zealand with the Master of Architecture (Professional) program from Victoria University of Wellington.
Architecture - Sustainable Design
Advance your research into architecture and related fields through in-depth investigation at masters level with this Master of Architecture - Sustainable Design from University of Auckland.

Master of Music Therapy by 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 research programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.

Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Science
Explore building construction and performance, project management, and how building materials function with this Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Science program from Victoria University of Wellington.

Cinema Studies
The Cinema Studies programme at University of Canterbury is offered within the Department of English. Our Honours courses are coded as English courses, but the Cinema Studies Honours year focuses on film topics and has specific prerequisites.
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 Fine Arts (Creative Practice) in Theatre
The Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice) in Theatre program from the Victoria University of Wellington is an industry-focused, practical degree that will help you build new contacts and networks in Wellington’s creative industries.

Master of Music in Musicology
Take your musical skills and knowledge to the next level and focus on research with a Master of Music in Musicology program from Victoria University of Wellington.
Architecture (Professional)
Advance your design skills, conceptual thinking and explore personal interest areas in our professionally-accredited Architecture (Professional) programme from University of Auckland.

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Theatre
Explore your area of interest in more detail and improve your career prospects with Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Theatre program from Victoria University of Wellington.
Fine Arts
Massey University’s Master of Fine Arts embraces intersections between knowledge systems, a spectrum of making processes, and modes of audience engagement.
Creative Performance Practice (MCCP)
This Master of Creative Performance Practice (MCCP) programme from the TOI Whakaari New Zealand Drama School is a bold new qualification that provides learning via a practice-based research model that encourages students to explore and deepen their own and others’ creative performance practices via a decolonised world view.
Theatre Studies
The Theatre Studies programme at the University of Otago is a comprehensive three-year Bachelor of Arts degree. Students engage in full-time study on campus, exploring acting, directing, and design. This dynamic course blends creative practice with academic theory to prepare graduates for diverse professional pathways.

Architectural Design Management
Throughout the Architectural Design Management course from Auckland University of Technology you will gain the skills to manage the design phases of major construction projects in just one year

Visual Arts
This Visual Arts course from Auckland University of Technology is an interdisciplinary research degree for creative professionals.

Architecture (Professional)
This Architecture (Professional) course from Auckland University of Technology will prepare yourself for a career as a registered architect.

Design
This Design course from Auckland University of Technology is a postgraduate design degree that advances your design expertise and empowers your decision-making.

Architectural Design Management
Throughout the Architectural Design Management course from Auckland University of Technology you'll develop the skills to manage the design phases of major construction projects.