Master of Arts by thesis in History

Build on your Honours degree with advanced study and research at Master's level and become a leader in your field.

The Master of Arts by thesis is a one-year course of study for full-time students, or two years for part-time students. You’ll write a 30,000 to 40,000-word thesis, including reference material, demonstrating your ability to conduct independent historical research and analysis. You’ll be supervised by one historian—or occasionally two—in the History programme.

We expect students seeking admission to the MA by thesis in History to have a BA(Hons) degree in History or an equivalent four-year undergraduate degree. Those with an Honours degree in a related subject are also eligible to apply for admission. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact members of staff or the History postgraduate coordinator before applying.

Scholarships and research grants

You may apply for the Master of Arts by thesis at any time, but Scholarship deadlines are on set dates.

Master’s by thesis students are eligible to apply for small research grants from the Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

History postgraduate coordinator