Study Master of Arts (Thesis) - Education at University of Canterbury in New Zealand, Faculty of Arts

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Master of Arts (Thesis) is composed of a substantial body of original research in a wide variety of Arts subjects. It provides the opportunity to contribute to new knowledge in the field and build on academic skills. MA(Thesis) students within Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata Faculty of Arts benefit from: a lively and supportive postgraduate culture access to world-class research centres in the humanities and social sciences. Those interested in coursework-based studies and internship opportunities in their subject may consider the Master of Arts.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

NZ$38,200.00 (US$ 22,786) per year

Accommodation - 525(weekly cost)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

UC Ilam Campus

20 Kirkwood Avenue,

Upper Riccarton,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8041, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

You will need to have qualified for a Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree (or other qualifications of an equivalent standard) within one of the Arts subjects offered in the MA(Thesis).

With approval, you may be able to complete the MA(Thesis) in a different subject from your BA(Hons) qualification.

Note: The Child and Family Psychology major has other requirements - see the Regulations for the Master of Arts (Thesis) for more information.

One or more courses in this degree may also require vaccinations.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.