Give yourself the edge with postgraduate studies in Humanities and Social Sciences
Looking to give yourself the edge with postgraduate studies in Humanities and Social Sciences? Between jobs and looking to upskill? The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a diverse range of postgraduate certificates, diplomas and Master's qualifications.
Research is a key element in the Master of Arts (MA), and most MA programmes are by thesis only. Some allow the combination of a less extensive thesis with coursework, and others, such as the MA in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, TESOL or Second Language Learning and Teaching, also provide the option of studying primarily by coursework, with the option of a research paper.
One such qualification is the MA in Second Language Learning and Teaching, a 180-point degree offered jointly by the School of Languages and Cultures, Te Kawa a Māui, and the School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies. The MA in Second Language Learning and Teaching offers candidates the opportunity to extend their proficiency in their chosen language while developing an understanding of language learning processes and effective language teaching pedagogy. Students with the appropriate prerequisites will be able to complete the degree with courses in Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Māori.
The Faculty also offers a number of specialist Master's qualifications, including:
- Master of Health Care
- Master of Health Research
- Master of International Relations
- Master of Museum and Heritage Studies
- Master of Music
- Master of Music Therapy
- Master of Musical Arts
- Master of Nursing Science
- Master of Political Science
- Master of Strategic Studies.
Some of these specialist qualifications can be undertaken directly after completing a relevant Bachelor's degree.
For instance, the Master of International Relations (MIR) is a 180-point Master's degree that includes taught courses and a dissertation, research project or thesis. The degree aims to provide students with the tools to think critically about key conceptual and practical issues in contemporary international relations. The scope of study is wide and multi-faceted, including core concepts, theoretical debates and current issues in international relations. The choice of elective courses allows the programme of study to be wide in both geographical scope and thematic content.
If you would like further information or to speak to an Adviser re any of these qualifications, please contact the Faculty on fhss-enquiries@vuw.ac.nz or phone 0-4-463 5745.
Come and talk to us at the Victoria University Postgraduate Information Evening on Thursday, 22 October from 5.30 pm in Room KK 301, Kirk Building, Kelburn Campus.