Study Master of International Studies (MIntSt) at The University of Otago in New Zealand, Division of Humanities

Master of International Studies (MIntSt)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

The Master of International Studies (MIntSt) degree is an intensive, 12-month programme of postgraduate coursework and research in the multidisciplinary field of International Studies. It consists of four master's-level papers taught by staff from four disciplines - international politics, global economics, international law, and peace and conflict studies - and a supervised research essay of between 18,000 and 20,000 words. The degree will take at least twelve months of full-time study, or the equivalent in part-time study. The Master of International Studies is good preparation for professions that require international expertise: diplomacy, the public service, teaching, journalism or business. It can also serve as a foundation qualification if you are interested in advancing to the PhD.

Which department am I in?

Division of Humanities

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$43,005.00 (US$ 25,653) per year

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

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

University of Otago Clocktower Building,

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

North Dunedin,

9016, South Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$43,005.00 (US$ 25,653) per year

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

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

University of Otago Clocktower Building,

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

North Dunedin,

9016, South Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
Every applicant should normally

  • be a graduate with an ordinary bachelor's degree and with an average grade of at least B in the 300-level papers for the degree, or
  • be a graduate with an honours degree awarded at a standard of at least second class honours (division I), or
  • have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).

English language requirements

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

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The University of Otago is New Zealand’s first university and ranked among the top 200 universities in the world in the QS Rankings.

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