Postgraduate programmes

Choose from certificates, diplomas, Honours, Master’s, PhDs, and doctoral degrees—there’s a programme that’s right for you to advance your skills and knowledge.

Explore postgraduate subjects

Discover our wide range of specialist subjects for postgraduates.

Postgraduate study types

Get to know the different types of postgraduate study—from certificates to doctoral degrees.

PhD and other doctoral degrees

Victoria University of Wellington is the number one research institution in New Zealand—there’s no better place to gain your PhD.

Master’s programmes

We offer Master’s degrees in more than 100 subjects. Some programmes are research-based, others involve advanced courses.

Postgraduate information evenings

Come along to a postgraduate information evening. Get advice about choosing programmes and career pathways, and explore your research interests.