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Pursue higher-level academic work and add your unique research to the body of knowledge in your discipline. The MA program provides diverse pathways, including both research-focused and coursework-based degrees, with durations of one year or 18 months based on your prior qualifications, across over 40 study areas. Your educational history might allow you to explore a subject distinct from your previous specialization. The research master's presents a thrilling chance to advance your field by undertaking a significant research endeavor guided by New Zealand's top academics. For coursework-based master's students, you'll enhance your expertise through intimate class settings, direct engagement with faculty, and a modest research component. Earning an MA effectively elevates your expertise and develops versatile skills to an advanced degree. Alumni have applied their enhanced strategic thinking, analytical abilities, communication skills, and cultural competence to roles in government, global development, museums, heritage preservation, research, and policy sectors.
You can explore specialized coursework and investigations in Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations, examining both the philosophical traditions and physical artifacts of ancient societies. Our postgraduate offerings in Classical Studies and Ancient History highlight our academic strengths: Greek and Roman historical studies, Egyptian history, Late Antiquity studies, Archaeological and art historical approaches, and the philosophical traditions of Greco-Roman civilization.
Research 120 points
You need to have completed a postgraduate qualification, following an undergraduate degree, from a recognised university (or similar institution) in a similar discipline to your intended subject. You will require a GPE of 5.0.
Research 240 points
You need to have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) in a similar discipline to your intended subject. You will require a GPE of 5.0.
IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 and no bands less than 6.0; Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): Overall score of 90 and written score of 21; Paper-based TOEFL: Overall score of 68 and a writing score of 21; Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE): Overall score of 176 and no bands below 169; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Overall score of 58 and no PTE Communicative score below 50; Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP): Grade of B-; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 85.