Hamilton ,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Hamilton New Zealand | University of Waikato
University of Waikato
|
Hamilton New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
40,860
(c. USD23,682.46)
Attendance
Full-time
The Master of Science program stands out for its adaptability and high standards, allowing you to customize it according to your aspirations. Choose from a diverse selection of subjects, with a balanced combination of research and coursework designed to align with your objectives. Typically completed in 12-18 months of full-time study, the MSc requires 180 credits, consisting of 120 credits from taught courses and a 60-credit research dissertation.
Pursuing an MSc at Waikato University offers enhanced hands-on experience through extensive lab and fieldwork, personalized mentorship from leading academics, and access to cutting-edge research facilities. Our strong industry connections foster valuable partnerships with local, national, and global organizations.
This program is perfect for students aiming to advance their careers while pursuing a qualification that balances academic rigor with practical application.
Delivered at a level far beyond undergraduate studies, this degree equips you with advanced challenges and expertise to excel in your professional journey.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Candidates for the Degree must have
- qualified for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science (Technology) of the University of Waikato with at least a B grade average across the 300 level papers, or for a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, or
- qualified for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, or Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences with Honours, or Bachelor of Science with Honours with at least second class honours (second division), or for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma of the University of Waikato in a relevant subject with at least a B grade average, or for a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, and
- satisfied the prerequisites for graduate study in the subject(s) being presented for the Degree, at levels considered appropriate by the Academic Board.
In exceptional circumstances, based on academic merit and relevant experience, candidates who do not meet the requirements of these regulations may be considered for admission subject to the completion of any qualifying papers the Academic Board may prescribe which must be completed either prior to admission or concurrently.
English Language Requirements
- an Academic IELTS Overall score of at least 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band), or
- a TOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
- a TOEFL iBT Home Edition overall score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
- a B grade or better at Level 8 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, or
- a PTE Academic overall score of 56 with no band less than 46, or
- a Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) minimum score of 59.
Tuition
NZD
40,860