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University of Otago

Master of Arts (Thesis) (MA)

Dunedin · Master · NZQF 9 · 1 year full-time (120 points)

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Overview
Subject area
Arts & Humanities
Campus
Dunedin
Duration
1 year full-time (120 points)
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Fees

Fee not published by the institution.

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Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Bachelor of Arts with Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (or equivalent) with sufficient standard in the relevant subject

English requirement

IELTS 6.5 overall, as published by the institution.

Other requirements

Thesis-based research qualification; requires identification of a supervisor and approved research topic

Admission decisions are made by the institution. Immigration requirements are determined by Immigration New Zealand.

Start dates
  • None confirmed after 29 Jul 2026
  • not separately confirmed on this specific programme page)
  • Semester 1 2027 (standard university intake
Institution
Name
University of Otago
Type
UNIVERSITY
City or cities
Dunedin
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Master of Arts (Thesis) (MA)

This guide brings together the programme information the institution currently publishes. It does not assess whether the programme is suitable for you.

Overview

Master of Arts (Thesis) (MA) is listed by University of Otago as a Master at NZQF Level 9.

What you will study

Programme-specific curriculum content is not yet published in the Sorena catalogue. Use the institution link above for the current course structure.

Who may find it relevant

No general suitability statement is published. Admission is decided by the institution after it reviews an applicant's evidence.

Programme structure

Published duration: 1 year full-time (120 points).

Fees context

Fee not published by the institution.

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Arts with Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (or equivalent) with sufficient standard in the relevant subject

Start dates

  • None confirmed after 29 Jul 2026
  • not separately confirmed on this specific programme page)
  • Semester 1 2027 (standard university intake

Career context

The institution has not supplied structured career-outcome information to the Sorena catalogue.

What to check before applying

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