Regulations - Arts
The Degree of Master of Arts – MA
The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.
Admission
1 In order to be admitted to this degree, a student must have completed the requirements for:
either
a (i) the Degree of Bachelor of Arts from this University with 75 points above Stage II, including at least 45 points above Stage II in the prerequisite subject for the specialisation in which they intend to enrol with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative
and
(ii) passed the specified prerequisite courses for one of the subjects listed in the Master of Arts Schedule
or
b (i) the Degree of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 90 points in the prerequisite subject for the specialisation in which they intend to enrol, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative
or
(ii) the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in the specialisation in which they intend to enrol or the Postgraduate Diploma in Translation Studies from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative.
2 A student who has passed courses with a total value of only 345 points towards the Degree of Bachelor of Arts from this University and has passed:
a all other requirements for the degree
and
b the specified prerequisite courses for one of the subjects listed in the Master of Arts Schedule with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in at least 45 points above Stage II in that subject
may, with the approval of the relevant Academic Head or nominee, enrol in the courses for this degree. The requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts must be completed during the first semester of initial enrolment for the Degree of Master of Arts. Should these requirements not be completed within that semester, enrolment for the Degree of Master of Arts will be suspended until they have been completed.
3 In exceptional circumstances, Senate or its representative may approve the admission of a student who has at least three years of extensive, relevant, practical, professional or scholarly experience deemed equivalent to the requirements in Regulation 1.
Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Arts.
Duration and Total Points Value
4 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1a, 2 or 3 must:
a pass courses with a total value of 180 points
and
b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees
and
c not exceed 220 points for the total enrolment for this degree.
5 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1b must:
a pass courses with a total value of 120 points
and
b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees
and
c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this degree.
Structure and Content
6 a A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements for one of the specialisations as listed in the Master of Arts Schedule.
b A student who has to complete 180 points for this degree must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 60 points of courses taken for this degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Arts cannot continue.
c A student who has to complete 180 points may include up to 30 points from other approved 700 level courses offered at this or another university.
d A student who has to complete 120 points for a taught Masters may include up to 30 points from other approved 700 level courses offered at this University.
e Courses selected for this qualification are subject to confirmation by the relevant Academic Head or nominee.
7 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.
Dissertation / Research Portfolio / Thesis
8 a The dissertation, research portfolio or thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative.
b The dissertation, research portfolio or thesis topic must be approved by the relevant Academic Head or nominee or Postgraduate Committee prior to enrolment.
c The dissertation, research portfolio or thesis is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.
Reassignment
9 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts or Postgraduate Diploma in Language Teaching.
Distinction / Honours / Merit
10 This degree may be awarded with either Honours, Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Master Degrees.
Variations
11 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.
Amendment
12 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.
A student who has to complete 120 points must satisfy the requirements for one of the following specialisations:
Ancient History
Prerequisite subject: Ancient History, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: ANCIENT 797 Research Portfolio or ANCIENT 796 Thesis
or
30 points from ANCIENT 719, 727, 728, 756
90 points: ANCIENT 794 Thesis
Anthropology
Prerequisite subject: Anthropology, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: ANTHRO 796 Thesis in Anthropology or ANTHRO 797 Research Portfolio
Taught Masters
New admissions into the 120 point Taught MA in Anthropology were suspended in 2024. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
60 points from ANTHRO 701–763, 766, 777
60 points: ANTHRO 790 Dissertation
or
75 points from ANTHRO 701–763, 766, 777
45 points: ANTHRO 792 Dissertation
Applied Linguistics
Students who are not native speakers of English and who have not had at least two years of secondary or tertiary education with English as the language of instruction will need a minimum of 6.5 IELTS (Academic) or equivalent.
Prerequisite subject: Language Teaching, Linguistics, TESOL, or a language, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: LANGTCHG 796 Thesis or LINGUIST 796 Thesis
Taught Masters
New admissions into the 120 point Taught MA in Applied Linguistics were suspended in 2024. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
75 points from LANGTCHG 701–740, 746, 751, 752, 754, 756, 760–765, LINGUIST 724
45 points: LANGTCHG 757, 790 Research Project, or LINGUIST 792 Dissertation
Art History
Prerequisite subject: Art History, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: ARTHIST 795 Research Portfolio or ARTHIST 796 Thesis
Taught Masters
New admissions into the 120 point Taught MA in Art History were suspended in 2024. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
75 points from ARTHIST 700–738, 793, MUSEUMS 700, 702, 704, 705
45 points: ARTHIST 792 Dissertation
Asian Studies
Prerequisite subject: Asian Studies, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: ASIAN 796 Thesis or ASIAN 797 Research Portfolio
or
30 points from ASIAN 708–758, CHINESE 730, 732–742, COMPLIT 705, HISTORY 737, JAPANESE 702, 703, 706, 707, 745, 747, 748, POLITICS 751
up to 30 points of postgraduate level study from an approved exchange with an overseas institution
90 points: ASIAN 793 Thesis
Chinese
Prerequisite subject: Chinese, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: CHINESE 796 Thesis or CHINESE 797 Research Portfolio
or
30 points from ASIAN 702, 752–759, CHINESE 730, 732–778, TRANSLAT 716
90 points: CHINESE 793 Thesis
Taught Masters
New admissions into the 120 point Taught MA in Chinese were suspended in 2024. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
75 points from ASIAN 702, 752–759, CHINESE 730, 732–778, TRANSLAT 716
45 points: CHINESE 792 Dissertation
Criminology
Prerequisite subject: Criminology, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: CRIM 796 Thesis or CRIM 797 Research Portfolio
Development Studies
New admissions into the MA in Development Studies were suspended in 2024. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Prerequisite subject: Anthropology, Asian Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Geography, Global Studies, History, Māori Studies, Pacific Studies, Politics and International Relations or Sociology, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: DEVELOP 796 Thesis
or
30 points: DEVELOP 709, 710
90 points: DEVELOP 794 Thesis
Taught Masters
60 points: DEVELOP 701, 709, 710, 712
15 points from ANTHRO 753, DEVELOP 703–706, 713–717, ECON 771, EDUC 705, 710, 766, ENVMGT 744, 746, GEOG 714, INDIGEN 711, 712, MĀORI 732, 743, PACIFIC 700, POLITICS 710, 724, 731, 750, 751, SOCIOL 700, 718, 735
45 points: DEVELOP 792 Dissertation or DEVELOP 793 Research Portfolio
Drama
Prerequisite subject: Drama, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: DRAMA 796 Thesis or DRAMA 797 Research Portfolio
or
30 points from DRAMA 708, 710, 711, 716, 718–726, 728, 730, EDUC 737, 756, ENGLISH 706, 709, 711
90 points: DRAMA 793 or 795 Thesis
Taught Masters
New admissions into the 120 point Taught MA in Drama were suspended in 2024. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
120 points from DRAMA 708–711, 716–726, 728–730, EDUC 737, 756, ENGLISH 706, 709, 711, including at least 45 points from DRAMA 709, 770, 792 Dissertation
Economics
Prerequisite subject: Economics, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee including ECON 701, 711 and either ECON 721 or 723 or equivalent courses approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
30 points from ECON 701–783
90 points: ECON 794 Thesis
Taught Masters
New admissions into the 120 point Taught MA in Economics were suspended in 2024. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
75 points from ECON 701–783
45 points: ECON 792 Dissertation
Education
Prerequisite subject: Education, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: EDUC 796 Thesis or EDUC 797 Research Portfolio
Employment Relations and Organisation Studies
Prerequisite subject: Employment Relations and Organisation Studies, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee including BUSINESS 710 and BUSINESS 704 or 705 or equivalent courses approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: GLMI 796 Thesis
English
Prerequisite subject: English, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: ENGLISH 796 Thesis or ENGLISH 797 Research Portfolio
or
30 points from DRAMA 708, 718, ENGLISH 700–787
90 points: ENGLISH 793 Thesis
Taught Masters
New admissions into the 120 point Taught MA in English were suspended in 2024. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
75 points from DRAMA 708, ENGLISH 700–787
45 points: ENGLISH 792 Dissertation
French
Prerequisite subject: French, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: FRENCH 796 Thesis or FRENCH 797 Research Portfolio
or
30 points from FRENCH 704–778
90 points: FRENCH 793 Thesis
Taught Masters
New admissions into the 120 point Taught MA in French were suspended in 2024. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
75 points from FRENCH 704–778
45 points: FRENCH 792 Dissertation
Gender Studies
New admissions into the MA in Gender Studies were suspended in 2023. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Prerequisite subject: Gender Studies, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: GENDER 796 Thesis or GENDER 797 Research Portfolio
Geography
Prerequisite subject: Geography, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: GEOG 796 Thesis
German
Prerequisite subject: German, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: GERMAN 796 Thesis or GERMAN 797 Research Portfolio
or
at least 15 points from GERMAN 703–778
up to 15 points from COMPLIT 704–778
90 points: GERMAN 793 Thesis
Taught Masters
New admissions into the 120 point Taught MA in German were suspended in 2024. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
at least 60 points from GERMAN 703–778
up to 15 points from COMPLIT 704–778
45 points: GERMAN 792 Dissertation
Greek
New admissions into the MA in Greek were suspended in 2021. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Prerequisite subject: Greek, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: GREEK 796 Thesis or GREEK 797 Research Portfolio
or
30 points from ANCIENT 719, 756, GREEK 709
90 points: GREEK 794 Thesis
History
Prerequisite subject: History, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: HISTORY 796 Thesis or HISTORY 797 Research Portfolio
Italian
Prerequisite subject: Italian, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: ITALIAN 796 Thesis or ITALIAN 797 Research Portfolio
or
30 points from ITALIAN 701–778
90 points: ITALIAN 793 Thesis
Taught Masters
New admissions into the 120 point Taught MA in Italian were suspended in 2024. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
75 points from ITALIAN 701–778
45 points: ITALIAN 792 Dissertation
Japanese
Prerequisite subject: Japanese, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: JAPANESE 796 Thesis or JAPANESE 797 Research Portfolio
or
30 points from ASIAN 702, 752–759, JAPANESE 702–745, 747, 748
up to 30 points of postgraduate level study from an approved exchange with an overseas institution
90 points: JAPANESE 793 Thesis
Taught Masters
New admissions into the 120 point Taught MA in Japanese were suspended in 2024. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
75 points from ASIAN 752–759, JAPANESE 702–745, 747, 748
45 points: JAPANESE 792 Dissertation
Languages and Literature
New admissions into the MA in Languages and Literature were suspended in 2021. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Prerequisite subject: Languages and Literature, or one of the subjects listed below, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee and 90 points in another of the subjects listed below including a language competence course at Stage III or equivalent language competence approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Subjects: Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Māori Studies, Spanish
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: LANGLIT 796 Thesis or LANGLIT 797 Research Portfolio
or
30 points from 700 level courses in another of the subjects available
90 points: Thesis in one of the subjects available
Taught Masters
at least 15 points from 700 level courses in one of the subjects available
at least 30 points from 700 level courses in another of the subjects available or Comparative Literature
at least 30 points from appropriate 700 level language competence courses, in a language other than the student’s first language for this degree if those points have not been taken in that language for the BA(Hons) or PGDipArts
45 points: LANGLIT 792 Dissertation
Latin
Prerequisite subject: Latin, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: LATIN 796 Thesis or LATIN 797 Research Portfolio
or
30 points from ANCIENT 719, 756, LATIN 709
90 points: LATIN 794 Thesis
Linguistics
Prerequisite subject: Linguistics, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: LINGUIST 796 Thesis
or
30 points from LINGUIST 700–743
90 points: LINGUIST 793 Thesis
Taught Masters
New admissions into the 120 point Taught MA in Linguistics were suspended in 2024. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
75 points from LINGUIST 700–743
45 points: LINGUIST 792 Dissertation
Logic and Computation
New admissions into the MA in Logic and Computation were suspended in 2021. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Prerequisite subject: Logic and Computation, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: LOGICOMP 796 Thesis
Māori Studies
Prerequisite subject: Māori Studies, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: MĀORI 797 Research Portfolio or MĀORI 796 Thesis
Mathematics
New admissions into the MA in Mathematics were suspended in 2021. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Prerequisite subject: Mathematics, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: MATHS 796 Thesis
or
30 points from MATHS 701–770, 777, 781–789, 792–794 or approved 700 level courses in related subjects with the approval of the Academic Heads or nominees
90 points: MATHS 798 Research Portfolio
Media and Screen Studies
Prerequisite subject: Communication, Media, Film and Television, Media and Screen Studies, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: MEDIA 796 Thesis or MEDIA 797 Research Portfolio
Taught Masters
New admissions into the 120 point Taught MA in Media and Screen Studies were suspended in 2024. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
60 points from MEDIA 713–748
60 points: MEDIA 793 Dissertation
Museums and Cultural Heritage
Prerequisite subject: Museums and Cultural Heritage, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: MUSEUMS 797 Research Portfolio or MUSEUMS 796 Thesis
Music
New admissions into the MA in Music were suspended in 2021. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Prerequisite subject: Music, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: MUS 796 Thesis
Pacific Studies
Prerequisite subject: Pacific Studies, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: PACIFIC 796 Thesis or PACIFIC 797 Research Portfolio
Taught Masters
New admissions into the 120 point Taught MA in Pacific Studies were suspended in 2024. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
75 points from ARTHIST 730, 732, EDUC 710, 712, ENGLISH 700, HISTORY 712, INDIGEN 711, 712, MĀORI 700, MUSEUMS 705, PACIFIC 701–718
45 points: PACIFIC 792 Dissertation
or
60 points from ARTHIST 730, 732, EDUC 710, 712, ENGLISH 700, GEOG 715, INDIGEN 711, 712, MĀORI 700, PACIFIC 701–718
60 points: PACIFIC 793 Dissertation
Philosophy
Prerequisite subject: Philosophy, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: PHIL 796 Thesis or PHIL 797 Research Portfolio
Taught Masters
New admissions into the 120 point Taught MA in Philosophy were suspended in 2024. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
75 points from BIOSCI 739, PHIL 701, 720–759, 765, 768, 769, 774–776, POLITICS 724, 741
45 points: PHIL 792 Dissertation
Politics and International Relations
Prerequisite subject: Politics and International Relations, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: POLITICS 796 Thesis
or
30 points from POLICY 701, 702, POLITICS 701–729, 733–777
90 points: POLITICS 794 Thesis
Psychology
Prerequisite subject: Psychology, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee including PSYCH 306, or an equivalent course approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: PSYCH 796 Thesis
Screen Production
Prerequisite subject: Screen Production, or equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: SCREEN 797 Project
Sociology
Prerequisite subject: Sociology, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: SOCIOL 796 Thesis or SOCIOL 797 Research Portfolio
Taught Masters
New admissions into the 120 point Taught MA in Sociology were suspended in 2024. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
75 points from GENDER 700, SOCIOL 700–790
45 points: SOCIOL 792 Dissertation
or
60 points from GENDER 700, SOCIOL 700–790
60 points: SOCIOL 794 Dissertation
Spanish
Prerequisite subject: Latin American Studies or Spanish, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: SPANISH 796 Thesis or SPANISH 797 Research Portfolio
or
30 points from SPANISH 719–778
90 points: SPANISH 793 Thesis
Taught Masters
New admissions into the 120 point Taught MA in Spanish were suspended in 2024. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
75 points from SPANISH 719–778
45 points: SPANISH 792 Dissertation
Statistics
New admissions into the MA in Statistics were suspended in 2021. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Prerequisite subject: Statistics, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee including STATS 210 or 225 or an equivalent course approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
30 points from STATS 700–706, 708–787
90 points: STATS 798 Thesis
Taught Masters
75 points from STATS 700–706, 708–787
45 points: STATS 793 Dissertation
Translation Studies
New admissions into the MA in Translation Studies were suspended in 2022. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Prerequisite subject: Translation Studies, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
60 points from FRENCH 720, ITALIAN 702, MĀORI 712, SPANISH 723, TRANSLAT 700, 712, 713, 716–720
60 points: TRANSLAT 791 Dissertation
A student who has to complete 180 points must satisfy the requirements for one of the following specialisations:
Anthropology
Prerequisite subject: Anthropology or Anthropological Science, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
120 points from ANTHRO 701–763, 766, 777
60 points: ANTHRO 790 Dissertation
Applied Linguistics
Prerequisite subject: Language Teaching, TESOL, Linguistics or a language, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
15 points: LANGTCHG 757
15 points from CHINESE 739 or 740, 741 or 742, GERMAN 733, LANGTCHG 740, 760
a further 90 points from LANGTCHG 701–740, 746, 751, 752, 754, 756, 760–765, LINGUIST 721, 722, 724, 726, 730
60 points: LANGTCHG 793 Dissertation
Art History
Prerequisite subject: Art History, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
120 points from ARTHIST 700–738, 793, MUSEUMS 700, 702, 704, 705
60 points: ARTHIST 791 Dissertation
Asian Studies
Prerequisite subject: Chinese, Japanese or Korean, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee, or a major in Asian Studies or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee with relevant language skills approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
30 points: ASIAN 702
at least 30 points from ASIAN 708–759, CHINESE 724–742, COMPLIT 705, HISTORY 737, JAPANESE 702–748, POLITICS 751
up to 60 points of postgraduate level study from an approved exchange with an overseas institution
60 points: ASIAN 791 Dissertation
Chinese
Prerequisite subject: Chinese, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
120 points from ASIAN 702, 752–759, CHINESE 724–778, TRANSLAT 716
60 points: CHINESE 791 Dissertation
Criminology
Prerequisite subject: Criminology, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
120 points from CRIM 700–710, SOCIOL 703
60 points: CRIM 793 Dissertation
Development Studies
New admissions into the MA in Development Studies were suspended in 2024. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Prerequisite subject: Anthropology, Asian Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Geography, Global Studies, History, Māori Studies, Pacific Studies, Politics and International Relations or Sociology, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
60 points: DEVELOP 701, 709, 710, 712
60 points from ANTHRO 753, DEVELOP 703–706, 713–717, ECON 771, EDUC 705, 710, 766, ENVMGT 744, 746, GEOG 714, INDIGEN 711, 712, MĀORI 732, 743, PACIFIC 700, 715, POLITICS 710, 724, 731, 750, 751, SOCIOL 700, 718, 735
60 points: DEVELOP 791 Dissertation
Drama
Prerequisite subject: Drama, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
120 points from DRAMA 708–711, 716–726, 728–730, EDUC 737, 756, ENGLISH 706, 709, 711
60 points: DRAMA 783 Dissertation
Economics
Prerequisite subject: Economics, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee including ECON 301, 311, 321 or equivalent courses approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
30 points: ECON 701, 711
15 points from ECON 721, 723
a further 75 points from ECON 700, 702–784
60 points: ECON 791 Dissertation
Education
Prerequisite subject: Education, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
120 points from EDPROFM 700, 702, EDUC 702–787, 791, EDUCSW 700, 701
60 points: EDUCN 793 Dissertation
Employment Relations and Organisation Studies
Prerequisite subject: Employment Relations and Organisation Studies, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
15 points: BUSINESS 710
15 points from BUSINESS 704, 705
a further 90 points from BUSINESS 704, 705, 711, 712, GLMI 701–712, 750, 751
60 points: GLMI 791 Dissertation
English
Prerequisite subject: English or Writing Studies, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
120 points from DRAMA 708, ENGLISH 700–775, 782, 785, 787
60 points: ENGLISH 789 Dissertation
French
Prerequisite subject: French, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
120 points from COMPLIT 705, 709, ENGLISH 746, FRENCH 704–778
60 points: FRENCH 791 Dissertation
Gender Studies
New admissions into the MA in Gender Studies were suspended in 2023. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Prerequisite subject: Gender Studies, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
30 points: GENDER 700
90 points from DRAMA 708, ENGLISH 702, 731, 759, FRENCH 729, GENDER 701–706, 780, 785, HISTORY 706, 707, 725, 736, PHIL 740, POLITICS 711, 724, POPLHLTH 769, PSYCH 755, SOCCHFAM 700, SOCHLTH 756, SOCIOL 700, 728, 735, SPANISH 722, 738
60 points: GENDER 793 Dissertation
Geography
Prerequisite subject: Geography, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
15 points: GEOG 701
at least 75 points from ENVMGT 741–762, GEOG 714–779, PACIFIC 717, 718
up to 30 points from other 700 level courses in a related subject as approved by the Academic Head
60 points: GEOG 793 Dissertation
German
Prerequisite subject: German, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
30 points: GERMAN 707
a further 90 points from GERMAN 705–778
60 points: GERMAN 791 Dissertation
History
Prerequisite subject: History, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
30 points: HISTORY 737
a further 90 points from HISTORY 700–761
60 points: HISTORY 793 Dissertation
Italian
Prerequisite subject: Italian, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
30 points: ITALIAN 700
90 points from COMPLIT 705, ITALIAN 704–779
60 points: ITALIAN 791 Dissertation
Japanese
Prerequisite subject: Japanese, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
120 points from ASIAN 702, 752–759, JAPANESE 702–748
60 points: JAPANESE 791 Dissertation
Linguistics
Prerequisite subject: Linguistics, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
120 points from LINGUIST 700–743
60 points: LINGUIST 791 Dissertation
Māori Studies
Prerequisite subject: Māori Studies, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
120 points from ARTHIST 730, INDIGEN 711, 712, MĀORI 700–750, PACIFIC 717, 718
60 points: MĀORI 793 Dissertation
Media and Screen Studies
Prerequisite subject: Communication, Media, Film and Television, Media and Screen Studies, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
120 points from MEDIA 713–748
60 points: MEDIA 793 Dissertation
Museums and Cultural Heritage
Prerequisite subject: Anthropology, Art History, History, Māori Studies, Museums and Cultural Heritage or Sociology, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
45 points: MUSEUMS 702, 704
75 points from ANTHRO 708, 742, 756, ARTHIST 700, 730, 732, 734, ENGLISH 718, HISTORY 705, 712, MĀORI 741, MUSEUMS 700, 705, 706, 751, 760, 761
60 points: MUSEUMS 793 Dissertation
Pacific Studies
Prerequisite subject: Pacific Studies, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
60 points: PACIFIC 700, 714
60 points from ARTHIST 730, 732, EDUC 710, 712, ENGLISH 700, HISTORY 712, INDIGEN 711, 712, MĀORI 700, MUSEUMS 705, PACIFIC 701–715, 717, 718
60 points: PACIFIC 793 Dissertation
Philosophy
Prerequisite subject: Philosophy, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
120 points from BIOSCI 739, PHIL 701, 720–759, 765, 768, 769, 774–782, POLITICS 724, 741
60 points: PHIL 793 Dissertation
Politics and International Relations
Prerequisite subject: Politics and International Relations, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
120 points from PACIFIC 717, 718, POLICY 701, 702, 742, POLITICS 701–724, 731–777
60 points: POLITICS 793 Dissertation
Psychology
Prerequisite subject: Psychology, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee including PSYCH 306, or PSYCH 211, 323, 324, 325, or an equivalent course approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
15 points PSYCH 779
15 points from PSYCH 743 or 744
a further 45 points from EDUC 741, EXERSCI 711, INDIGEN 712, PSYCH 700–770, 775–778, PSYCHOL 700, 701
45 points from other 700 level courses in the Faculty of Arts
60 points: PSYCH 793 Dissertation
Screen Production
Prerequisite subject: Screen Production, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
120 points: SCREEN 700, 701, 712, 714
60 points: SCREEN 792 Dissertation
Sociology
Prerequisite subject: Sociology, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
30 points: SOCIOL 718
90 points from GENDER 700, SOCIOL 700–709, 728–748
60 points: SOCIOL 794 Dissertation
Spanish
Prerequisite subject: Spanish, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee including at least two non-language acquisition courses, one of which must be at Stage III, or equivalent courses approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
30 points: SPANISH 700
90 points from SPANISH 719–782
60 points: SPANISH 791 Dissertation
A student who has to complete 240 points must satisfy the requirements for one of the following subjects:
New admissions to the MA in the following subjects were suspended in 2021:
Ancient History
Greek
Languages and Literature
Latin
Logic and Computation
Mathematics
Music
Statistics
Students who have a current enrolment in one of these subjects should contact their faculty for advice on completion.