Auckland,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA - Development Studies - Research 120 points in Auckland New Zealand | University of Auckland
University of Auckland
|
Auckland New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
41,180
(c. USD23,865.66)
Attendance
Full-time
Pursue cutting-edge 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 may allow you to explore a field distinct from your previous specialization. The research master's presents a thrilling chance to advance your field's understanding through a significant research endeavor guided by New Zealand's top academics. For coursework-based master's students, you'll enhance your expertise in intimate classroom settings, benefit from direct faculty engagement, and undertake a more concise research component. Earning an MA powerfully elevates your expertise and adaptable skills to a sophisticated tier. Alumni have successfully applied their enhanced strategic analysis, critical reasoning, communication abilities, and cross-cultural competencies to roles in public service, global development initiatives, cultural institutions, and research/policy sectors.
Advanced coursework options include: International development frameworks, Practical development applications, Policy and organizational structures in development, Research methodologies in development, Ethical considerations in global development, Gender perspectives in development, Crisis response strategies, and Health initiatives in global development contexts.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Taught 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.
Taught 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.
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 band 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.
Tuition
NZD
41,180