Master of Arts (Thesis)

The Master of Arts (Thesis) (MA(Thesis) is composed of a substantial body of original research in a wide variety of Arts subjects. It provides the opportunity to contribute to new knowledge in the field and build on academic skills.Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salaryprogression rates, research capabilityachievement, and evidence of high academic attainmentself-discipline.

MA(Thesis) students within Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata Faculty of Arts benefit from: a lively and supportive postgraduate culture
access to world-class research centres in the humanities and social sciences.

You will need to have qualified for a Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree (or other qualifications of an equivalent standard) within one of the Arts subjects offered in the MA(Thesis).

With approval, you may be able to complete the MA(Thesis) in a different subject from your BA(Hons) qualification.

IELTS Academic - An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT - Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening.