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Choose which postgraduate Sociology qualification best suits you according to your career goals, time commitments and eligibility.

GDipArts Graduate Diploma in Arts

  • Duration 2 trimesters
  • Fees NZ$7,768for the full programme
  • Schedule Daytime lectures
  • Intensity Full time or part time
  • Starts 7 Jul 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ 0 more)
  • Type Coursework
  • Location Kelburn, Wellington
  • Complete 120 points (6-8 courses)
  • Entry Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
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PGDipArts Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

  • Duration 2 trimesters
  • Fees NZ$10,325for the full programme
  • Schedule Daytime lectures
  • Intensity Full time or part time
  • Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
  • Type Coursework
  • Location Kelburn, Wellington
  • Complete 120 points (4-8 courses)
  • Entry Bachelor's degree with a B range average.
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BA(Hons) Bachelor of Arts with Honours

  • Duration 2 trimesters
  • Fees NZ$10,325for the full programme
  • Schedule Daytime lectures
  • Intensity Full time or part time
  • Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
  • Type Coursework
  • Location Wellington campuses
  • Complete 120 points (4 courses)
  • Entry Bachelor's degree with a B range average in the relevant subject.
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MA Master of Arts

  • Duration 3-4 trimesters
  • Fees NZ$9,787for the full programme
  • Schedule Self-directed research
  • Intensity Full time or part time
  • Starts Any time (+ -2 more)
  • Type Research
  • Location Kelburn, Wellington
  • Complete 120 points (usually 1 course)
  • Entry Bachelor's degree with Honours with a B range average in a relevant subject.
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PhD Doctor of Philosophy

  • Duration 9 trimesters
  • Fees NZ$11,661per year
  • Schedule Self-directed study
  • Intensity Full time or part time
  • Starts Any time (+ -2 more)
  • Type Research
  • Location Wellington campuses and online
  • Complete 360 points (1 course)
  • Entry Research degree such as Honours or Master's by thesis from a New Zealand university with an average grade of B+ or higher, an approved international equivalent, or other approved evidence of adequate training and ability.
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