Study Master of Strategic Studies - MSS at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Master of Strategic Studies - MSS

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Develop a deep practical and theoretical understanding of the ways power is exercised. Explore how conflict is managed and security maintained across the globe.You will get insights into the pressing geopolitical issues of our age, such as the relationship between the US and China, cybersecurity, the South China Sea, and strategic responses to the problems of terrorism and civil conflict.Enhance your policy, analytical and research skills and accelerate your career with a globally connected Strategic Studies programme. Studying with the School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations, you will join a fully integrated Political Science and International Relations programme, giving you access to a broad range of relevant courses and expertise.

Which department am I in?

Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Trimesters)

Tuition fees
NZ$57,500.00 (US$ 34,299) per year
Books & Stationery – 870 (1 year of study)

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

Application deadline

01/05/2027

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Kelburn Campus

Kelburn, Wellington,

Wellington,

6012, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (3 Trimesters)

Tuition fees
NZ$57,500.00 (US$ 34,299) per year
Books & Stationery – 870 (1 year of study)

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

Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Kelburn Campus

Kelburn, Wellington,

Wellington,

6012, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

To be accepted into this programme you will need to meet:

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant area, with at least a B grade average in 60 points of 300-level courses in the majoring subject or relevant area of study

To be accepted by the programme director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Proof of English proficiency

To be accepted into this programme you will need to meet one of the following:

IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0

TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing

Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 58 (with a ‘Communicative score of not less than 50)

EPP: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5

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

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