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179 Master's degrees in New Zealand

Postgraduate English
Study at the university ranked number one for overall research quality in English out of all New Zealand universities. In the Victoria University of Wellington's English programme at the School of English, Film, Theatre, and Media Studies, you’ll learn from and work with internationally regarded academics doing ground-breaking and widely published research.

Information Systems
Take your Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma to the next level with a Information Systems Master offered at the Victoria University of Wellington .
Arts - Sociology
The Arts - Sociology at Massey University can build on your undergraduate study and complete advanced research of an aspect of sociology that interests you.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Take a detailed look at your specialist area and open doors to new opportunities in language-related careers. The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.

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

Arts
The Arts degree from University of Canterbury consists of taught coursework, which may include internship opportunities, and independent research in a wide variety of Arts subjects
Māori Studies
The Māori Studies programme at the University of Otago offers a comprehensive exploration of indigenous culture, language, and identity. Available as a full-time Bachelor of Arts, this three-year course provides deep insights into customary practices and contemporary society through a flexible, multi-disciplinary study mode.

French
Study French language, history and culture, and gain skills to work internationally with the French course from University of Canterbury.
Communication Studies
The Communication Studies programme at the University of Otago is a comprehensive three-year degree available for full-time study. This course explores how media, technology, and culture intersect in a digital world. Students develop critical and creative skills to analyse and influence modern communication systems effectively.

Spanish (Thesis)
Spanish is as universal as English with the largest concentrations of speakers in Spain, Latin America and the USA. The Spanish (Thesis) course is offerd at University of Canterbury.

Marine Biology by thesis
Get a degree that's recognised worldwide and contribute to knowledge in your field. A Master of Science in Marine Biology by thesis from Victoria University of Wellington will develop your technical, laboratory and academic writing skills to prepare you for a career in science.
Sociology
Engage in advanced scholarship and contribute your own research to the existing knowledge in your field with this Master of Arts in Sociology from University of Auckland.
Pacific and Indigenous Studies
The Pacific and Indigenous Studies course 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.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Study at the university ranked number one for overall research quality in English out of all New Zealand universities. In the Victoria University of Wellington's Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programme at the School of English, Film, Theatre, and Media Studies, you’ll learn from and work with internationally regarded academics.
Professional Supervision Practice
Critically analyse and integrate theoretical perspectives, contemporary literature, policy and practice to grow your knowledge, skills and confidence in Professional Supervision Practice at the University of Auckland within your particular professional and organisational context.

Graduate Diploma in Physical Geography
Get a degree that's recognised worldwide and contribute to knowledge in your field. A Master of Science in Graduate Diploma in Physical Geography offered at the Victoria University of Wellington will develop your technical, laboratory and academic writing skills to prepare you for a career in science.

Master of Literary and Creative Communication
Study politics where it happens. Located in New Zealand's capital city, the Master of Literary and Creative Communication programme offered at the Victoria University of Wellington gives you a close-up view of the political process.

Master of Laws by research portfolio
Take your passion for Laws by research portfolio to the next level with advanced study and research. Be at the centre of debate, analysis and dialogue about law and legal policy issues in New Zealand at the Victoria University of Wellington .
Professional Supervision
Critically analyse and integrate theoretical perspectives, contemporary literature, policy and practice to grow your knowledge, skills and confidence in Professional Supervision at the University of Auckland within your particular professional and organisational context.

Master of Applied Linguistics
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 Applied Linguistics programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington .