Universities New Zealand University of Auckland Courses Master of Arts MA

Master of Arts MA
at University of Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 46,752
Country Rank#1
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

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.

Course Content
Programme structure

A 120- or 180-point programme with research and taught options, depending on your chosen subject. The structure of your programme depends on the subject that you are studying.

Taught (180-point)

The Taught 180-point Master of Arts was introduced for Semester 1, 2022.
- Enter from an undergraduate degree
- Advanced taught courses
- A dissertation worth 60 points
- One and a half years full-time or up to six years part-time
Research (120-point)
- Enter from a postgraduate degree
- Usually consists of a 120-point thesis or research portfolio
- Some subjects offer a combination of a 90-point thesis and 30 points from taught courses
- You may be able to include up to 30 points from other subjects
- One year full-time or up to two consecutive years part-time
Taught (120-point)
- Enter from a postgraduate degree
- Advanced taught courses
- A small research project such as a dissertation, usually worth 45 points
- You may be able to include up to 30 points from other subjects
- One year full-time or up to two consecutive years part-time
- Only available in selected subjects
Entry Requirement
Programme requirements

option
Taught
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0

One year of postgraduate study

Study option

Taught
180 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0

An undergraduate degree

Study option

Research
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0

One year of postgraduate study

Study option
Research
180 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0

An undergraduate degree

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
6.5
Fees & Scholarships
2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$6,417.60 – $9,792

International students
NZ$37,891 – $46,752

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
Career Prospect
Where could this programme take you?

The MA is an effective way to develop your knowledge and transferable skills to an advanced level. Our graduates have taken their capabilities in strategic and critical thinking, communication and cultural awareness into careers in government, international development, museums and cultural heritage, research and policy.

Jobs related to this programme
- Archaeologist
- Content and advertising manager
- Development officer
- Intelligence analyst
- Museum director
- Research associate
- Research, evaluation and policy lead
- Strategy and stakeholder manager

Cost Of Studying At University of Auckland

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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Master of Arts MA at University of Auckland