Postgraduate study in Wellington


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Explore the Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies. With over 1,000 postgraduate courses to choose from, you can build a qualification that suits your study background and career goals—whether you’re looking to upskill, fill gaps in your knowledge, or move into a new field.

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Sustainability and wellbeing at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) student Abigail Clennel conducting research in Zealandia

AI-powered kākā conservation

Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MAI) student Abigail Clennell is developing cutting-edge technology to aid in the conservation of kākā.
Architectural drawing reimaging prominent Wellington coastline

New vision for significant Wellington site

An exhibition of designs for the transformation of Wellington’s Mātai Moana—Mt Crawford by students from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is giving the public a chance to have a say.
Juan Cabrera

Cultivating sustainable agriculture and energy

Master of Renewable Energy student Juan Cabrera Pirela is leveraging his electrical engineering background to pioneer agrivoltaics in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Birth as a human right

Lyndal Honeyman explores why access to safe, effective care in pregnancy is not only a human right, but an investment in the health of our population.

What role can accounting play in solving the climate crisis?

Dr Yinka Moses introduces Environmental Management Accounting, and explores the role of accounting in climate change solutions.

The legally disruptive nature of the climate crisis

Climate change has huge implications for every aspect of our lives. How can we improve the law, an instrument of social change, to guide us out of the climate emergency?

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Creativity

We are driven by creativity and innovation in our research, teaching, and partnerships. Explore creativity at Victoria University of Wellington.

Discovery

We are Aotearoa New Zealand’s number one university for intensity of high-quality research. Explore discovery at Victoria University of Wellington.

Leadership

As New Zealand’s capital city university, we offer many opportunities to get involved and develop your leadership potential. Explore leadership in action.