Hamilton ,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Social Sciences 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
53,855
(c. USD31,214.36)
Attendance
Full-time
Pursuing a Master of Social Sciences at Waikato pushes you to elevate your grasp of theoretical concepts to an advanced stage.
The MSocSc program expands upon your existing Bachelor's or Honours degree. During your studies, you'll concentrate on your selected Social Science discipline while engaging in an intensive academic curriculum. You'll acquire cutting-edge research methods and stay current with the newest advancements in your field of choice.
The program prepares you for dissertation or thesis work, requiring significant independent research. If you're considering doctoral studies later, completing an MSocSc provides ideal preparation for higher academic pursuits.
While deepening your expertise, you'll sharpen critical intellectual abilities like analytical thinking, problem-solving, and evaluation. These skills prepare you for leadership positions in your field. Throughout your studies, you'll receive guidance from faculty members with extensive professional networks spanning various sectors including business and government.
These connections include professionals from local and national government agencies, as well as indigenous authorities, who contribute to different academic disciplines. Community organizations, business associations, and industry groups similarly offer valuable support and insights. Faculty members also provide essential consultancy services to the wider community, creating meaningful knowledge-sharing opportunities that benefit society.
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 Social Sciences 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 Social Sciences with Honours of the University of Waikato with at least second class honours (second division), or a Postgraduate Diploma 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 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 Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) C1 Expert with an overall high pass and no less than a pass in each skill, or
- a Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) B2 Communicator with 38-50 score per skill
Tuition
NZD
53,855