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324 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in New Zealand
Communication
The master of Communication from University of Auckland is your launchpad to developing your practice as a powerful communication professional, equipped to tackle the most complex challenges and drive positive change in a globalised world.

Society
Many of the most pressing issues facing New Zealand and the world today climate change, the loss of biodiversity, and how to respond to new technologies can't be solved using traditional scientific approaches. The Society programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington .
Population Studies
The Population Studies programme 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.

Graduate Diploma in Arts in Public Policy
The Graduate Diploma in Arts in Public Policy 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.
Public Policy
Advance your skills for leadership in local and national government, non-governmental organisations, or the private sector with this Master of Public Policy from University of Auckland.
Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical)
With the Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical) degree from Whitecliffe College, you will combine your passion for creativity, collaboration, and supporting others in order to enhance wellbeing.

Master of Asian Studies
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 Asian Studies programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.

Communication Studies
This Communication Studies course from Auckland University of Technology equips you with skills in the communications field.
Public Policy
Studying for the Public Policy at the University of Waikato challenges you to take your understanding of theoretical subject matter to an advanced level.

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

Graduate Diploma in Health in Health Psychology
Be part of ensuring everyone has access to the best possible health care and advice by studying this Graduate Diploma in Health in Health Psychology program from Victoria University of Wellington.
Counselling
Study to become a counsellor or advance your counselling qualification. Examine and develop theory, research, advanced skills and reflexivity, which are essential to effective counselling practice with this Master of Counselling from University of Auckland.
Geography
The Geography programme at the University of Otago offers flexible B.A. and B.Sc. degree options. Students can study full-time over three years in the vibrant city of Dunedin, exploring the vital connections between people and the natural environment through a curriculum that blends social science with physical research.

Master of Chinese
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 Chinese Master is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.

Graduate Diploma in Arts in French
The Graduate Diploma in Arts in French program 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.
Economics
The Economics programme at the University of Otago offers flexible degree options including B.A., B.Com., and B.Sc. pathways. This full-time course provides a logical framework for decision-making and problem-solving. Students gain essential analytical skills while exploring global issues within a world-leading academic environment.

Japanese
Gain skills to do business with Japanese people and multinational companies with the Japanese course from University of Canterbury.
Applied Management
The Master of Applied Management at Southern Institute of Technology is aimed at management practitioners and recent graduates (domestic and international), wishing to undertake an advanced programme of study in order to prepare for further study or to assist with obtaining a more senior position.

Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Science in Society
Gain a more in-depth understanding of your scientific subject area and boost your career opportunities with Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Science in Society program from Victoria University of Wellington.

Master of Migration Studies
Migration is increasingly a high-priority issue for governments and organisations around the world. Explore the social, economic and political drivers and consequences of forced and voluntary migration. The Master of Migration Studies programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.