Programme Code: AK3689

• Level: 8
• Points: 240
• Method of Study: Full time / Part time
• Qualification: Postgraduate Degree
• Number of Places: 25
• Application Closing Dates: End of January / June (Late applications considered)
• Location: City Campus / Wellesley Street
• Fee: click here

Programme summary:

This programme is designed to extend educational opportunities for graduates from social science disciplines. The range of options creates a very flexible course of study, with a strong research emphasis, focused on social research and the analysis of social policy in the broadest sense, from organisational through to international levels.

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The Master of Arts in Social Sciences consists of a series of taught modules and research component. It has been designed to fulfil a growing need for graduates who are able to apply a multidisciplinary approach with strong research skills to a wide range of policy issues (at local body, national, international and organisational levels). In the first year students will complete a minimum of two research methods papers, a multi-disciplinary theoretical paper, and reading papers and/or electives that relate to their specific area of interest. The degree concludes either with a full year thesis, or a combination of a 60 point dissertation and a 60 point practicum (an applied project within an outside organisation).

Entry Requirements:

• Relevant Bachelors degree with a B pass average or better in final year BA papers at Level 7 or equivalent. Relevant degrees could be: BA (Social Sciences), or other Bachelors degree including major studies in a social science such as sociology, political science or psychology.
• A Bachelors degree with Honours.
• Professional qualification in a relevant discipline that is recognised by the University as equivalent to an undergraduate degree.
• International students are required to have an IELTS of 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in the Writing Component and 6.0 in each other band), or recognised equivalent.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates would be especially well placed for positions in social research, policy, and market research. Successful completion of the programme would enable students to apply for PhD candidacy, and they would be well placed for further study at postgraduate level in New Zealand and internationally.

Further Details:

Download the 2007 Postgraduate Handbook

Apply Now:

Complete the On-line Enrolment form and the module selection form.