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138 Master's degrees in Humanities in New Zealand
English
Engage in advanced scholarship and contribute your own research to the existing knowledge in your field with this Master of Arts in English from University of Auckland.

Master of Arts in Linguistics
Take a detailed look at your specialist area and open doors to new opportunities in language-related careers. The Master of Arts in Linguistics programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.
Chinese
The Chinese programme at the University of Otago offers flexible study modes, including a three-year Bachelor of Arts. Students explore language and culture through immersive learning. This undergraduate course provides a deep understanding of contemporary society, preparing graduates for global Asia-Pacific careers.
Applied Linguistics
Engage in advanced scholarship and contribute your own research to the existing knowledge in your field with this Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics from University of Auckland.
Screen Production
Engage in advanced scholarship and contribute your own research to the existing knowledge in your field with this Master of Arts in Screen Production from University of Auckland.
Creative Writing
Complete your large-scale creative writing project with an award-winning novelist and a lively, committed and diverse community of other writers with this Master of Creative Writing from University of Auckland.

Postgraduate Latin
Enhance your understanding of Roman culture by reading, translating and interpreting its texts in the original Latin. At Victoria University of Wellington you’ll study the language at an advanced level, helping you gain insights you can only acquire from reading the original.

Graduate Diploma in Arts in Latin
The Graduate Diploma in Arts in Latin 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.

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

Graduate Diploma in Arts in Spanish
The Graduate Diploma in Arts in Spanish 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.
Pacific and Indigenous Studies
Studying for the Pacific and Indigenous Studies course at the University of Waikato challenges you to take your understanding of theoretical subject matter to an advanced level.
Christian Thought and History
The Christian Thought and History programme at the University of Otago explores the global impact of Christian beliefs. This flexible degree, available full-time or via distance learning, examines how religious ideas shape Western civilisation. Students gain deep insights into historical and contemporary cultural contexts.
History
Studying the History programme at the University of Waikato challenges you to take your understanding of theoretical subject matter to an advanced level.
Applied Linguistics - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
The Applied Linguistics - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages major at Massey University provides in-service development for practising teachers of English as a second language.
Applied Linguistics - Without Specialisation
Take your career to the next level with Massey University’s Master of Applied Linguistics - Without Specialisation. Help make second-language teaching more accessible in a multilingual world.
Philosophy
The Philosophy course at the 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.
Creative Writing
Use your passion for writing to transform yourself and the world through an intense exploration of language. The Massey University Master of Creative Writing (MCW) is a 180-credit programme that can follow on immediately from your bachelor’s degree in any subject.
English
The English programme at the University of Otago offers a comprehensive exploration of literature and writing. Available as a B.A. degree, this full-time or part-time course spans three years of study. Students engage with diverse texts from medieval to modern eras, developing vital skills in analysis and creativity.

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Latin
Explore your area of interest in more detail and improve your career prospects by completing this Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Latin programme from Victoria University of Wellington.
Biblical Studies
The Biblical Studies programme at the University of Otago explores Jewish and Christian scriptures within their historical and cultural contexts. This flexible degree, available on-campus or via distance learning, typically spans three years of full-time study, developing critical thinking and deep analytical skills.