Postgraduate study at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is an opportunity to pursue your passion and become an expert in your field.
Stand out, get ahead, or change career
Each programme is tailored to best fit a particular area of advanced humanities and social sciences education. Our postgraduate programmes take full advantage of the world-class research the University has to offer.
Spaces are limited on many postgraduate programmes—apply now to start studying.
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Master’s and Honours' study
Master's by coursework
Fast track your career with a specialist 12-month Master’s programme from the Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Master of Arts by research
Study your specialist subject in detail and take the opportunity to contribute to the world's knowledge in that area.
Master of Music
Take your musical skills and knowledge to the next level and focus on research with the MMus.
Master of Musical Arts
Build on your study and get the high-level music skills and critical perspective you need for a career in music or a related field.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Explore your area of interest in more detail and improve your career prospects with a BA(Hons). Refine your research, writing and analytical skills.
Bachelor of Music (Honours)
Choose from a range of specialist subject areas according to your academic background, interests, and abilities, and expand your music skills and knowledge.
Research
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is involved in cutting-edge local and international research.
Certificates and Diplomas
Not ready for a Master's just yet? Or perhaps you want to pursue professional development or advanced study in an area or your interest. We have other offerings that could be perfect for you.
Our certificate and diploma qualifications let you select courses based on your needs and interests, spanning all the specialisations we offer.
Graduate Diploma in Arts
Study a new subject, enhance your career prospects, or prepare for study in a subject at postgraduate level, such as an Honour's or Master's degree.
Graduate Diploma in Music
Study a new subject at an advanced level or learn about more recent developments in your original Music discipline.
Postgraduate Diploma of Arts
Enhance your Bachelor's degree with further study at postgraduate level in your major subject area.
Postgraduate Diploma of Music
Take your music skills to the next level and focus entirely on creative coursework with the PGDipMus.
Postgraduate Diploma in TESOL
Develop your expertise in teaching English—or any language—to speakers of other languages.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Boost your professional development with a customisable qualification that you can shape to suit your career goals.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
A PhD is an advanced research qualification and is the highest degree offered by the Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Learn more about the PhD
Postgraduate subjects
There are a large range of exciting postgraduate subjects available to extend your learning.