AUT - Master of Arts Overview
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Master of Arts Overview
A master's degree is becoming increasingly sought after, as organisations look for experienced, professional people to adapt and advance their expertise in a changing world.
Programme code: AK3689Level: 9
Points: 240
Duration: 2 years full time / 5 years part time
Venue: City campus
Starting date: 4 March 2013 / 22 July 2013
AUT encourages early application. Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.
Entry requirements
- Guidelines to entry
- Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio of work and/or attend a selection interview.
Master of Arts graduates will be competent researchers with advanced analytical, planning and critical thinking skills. They will demonstrate a high level of professionalism, independence and leadership in their chosen field. They will have demonstrated the ability to engage in a sustained period of research, and may progress to further study at doctoral level.
Structure and content
The Master of Arts is a course of advanced study and research.
The School of Language and Culture offers the Master of Arts majoring in:
Te Ara Poutama, the Faculty of Māori Development, offers the Master of Arts majoring in:
Year one
In the first year, students will complete research methods papers, a reading paper and electives that relate to their specific area of interest.
Year two
The degree concludes either with a full year thesis, or a combination of a dissertation and a site-specific research project, which is completed while being stationed within an organisation.