Master of Arts MA
Course details
| NZQF Level | 9 |
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About the course
The MA offers you a range of choices. There are research and taught degrees, one-year or 18-month options depending on your entry qualification, and more than 40 subjects for study. Your academic background may enable you to study a subject different to that of your previous specialisation.
The research masters gives you an exciting opportunity to contribute to the knowledge in your field by completing a substantial research project under the supervision of some of New Zealand’s leading scholars.
In a taught masters you can deepen your knowledge in small classes, enjoy close interaction with academic staff, and complete a smaller research project.
Entry requirements
You need to have completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in your intended subject, with a GPA of 5.0 or higher over the programme; or have completed equivalent prior study. Some subjects have specific courses that you need to have completed. You can find these in the MA Schedule. You need to have either completed a Bachelor of Arts, including the prerequisites for your intended subject, as detailed in the MA Schedule. completed a Bachelors degree in a relevant subject, or have equivalent prior study and passed 60 points of relevant courses toward the Postgraduate Certificate in Arts for your intended subject with a GPA of 5.0 or higher (provided the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded) completed a Bachelor of Arts with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II including the prerequisites for your intended subject. Prerequisites are usually a major in your intended subject, but some subjects have more specific requirements.
About the provider
Located in the vibrant centre of Aotearoa New Zealand’s
largest city, The University of Auckland welcomes over 40,000 students each
year, including 8,000 international students from over 100 countries.
As New Zealand’s largest and leading university, we harness the power of partnerships, research, teaching, excellence and equity to positively impact communities. Leading the way in sustainability and innovation, we tackle some of the world’s most compelling issues and challenges.
From academic support, student wellbeing and career support, we offer a wide range of pastoral care to all our students to help you stay well and succeed.
Our main campuses are in Auckland, a cosmopolitan and multicultural city where you can experience the best of urban living with nature at your doorstep..