mini传媒

Close

Menu

mini传媒 UC
Study
Life
Research
News and Events
Wananga landing Wananga landing
Topic

Master's degrees

20 September 2023

Getting a master鈥檚 degree is evidence of high academic attainment, specialist understanding and advanced critical evaluation, research, interpretation, and communication skills. UC offers three types of master's degrees - research, coursework, or a combination of these. Check out the qualification options, entry requirements, and more.

HOW TO APPLY

Gaining a master鈥檚 degree is evidence of high academic attainment, specialist understanding and advanced critical evaluation, research, interpretation, and communication skills.

UC offers three types of master's degrees:

  • research (thesis) master's
  • taught (coursework) master's
  • a combination of both.

A research master鈥檚 degree advances your knowledge in the area of your previous studies, and enables you to conduct a significant piece of independent research (with supervision).

A taught master鈥檚 degree provides a structured programme of taught courses at an advanced level. In some cases, a taught master鈥檚 can allow you to undertake study in a different professional area from that of your first degree. Many offer applied learning opportunities, such as an independent project or industry placement.

A number of UC鈥檚 master鈥檚 degrees allow for a combination of both courses and research.

Support for taught master's students

鲍颁'蝉听Master of Business Administration (MBA)听is the most industry-engaged MBA in New Zealand, open to anyone from any study background to build or upskill their business leadership expertise.

We also offer a pathway through the听Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration听for those without previous university studies.

See also our听Business Taught Master's programmes.

Admission to a master's degree is based on your previous studies in a relevant bachelor's degree, or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered to be equivalent. If you gained your qualifications overseas, these will need to be assessed to make sure they are of an equivalent standard.

The primary basis for selection is on your Grade Point Average in your undergraduate degree and your ability to complete postgraduate study, however consideration may also be given to other factors, such as relevant work experience. A good indication of your readiness for postgraduate-level study is the achievement of B grades or better in your final-year undergraduate courses.

Admission to master鈥檚 degrees can be competitive, and some departments and schools may have additional requirements. Refer to the specific master鈥檚 programme you are interested in for detailed entry requirements.

You are also required to meet UC鈥檚听English language requirements听if English is your additional language.

Find out how to听apply for postgraduate qualifications.

听

Finding a research supervisor

If you are intending to conduct research in your degree, you should听investigate potential supervisors听before applying for postgraduate study at UC 鈥 see the听听for a searchable database.

Your supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all administrative and administrative requirements are met. They will also assess your suitability as a master鈥檚 candidate based on your academic performance (often requiring supporting evidence), the matching between your research interests and theirs, and their availability and funding.

A number of master鈥檚 degrees allow for a combination of individual research and coursework. Master's degrees at UC take between one and two years to complete (longer if part-time), depending on your earlier qualifications and the particular degree.

Part-time study because of employment, family, health, or other reasons may be possible, but is not automatic.

It is possible to transfer to a PhD (or other doctoral degree) from a master鈥檚 degree. You will need to demonstrate that your thesis research is progressing well and that your thesis would benefit from an extended period of research. You will also need the support of your school or department to apply for a transfer. See听transferring from a master鈥檚 to a PhD听for more information.

Need more info?

Support for taught master's students
Close
Privacy Preferences

By clicking "Accept All Cookies", you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyse site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.

Accept all
Decline all
Cookies policy