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University of Canterbury

Master of International Relations and Diplomacy

Christchurch · Master · NZQF 9 · 1 year full-time (up to 3 years part-time); 180 points

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Overview
Subject area
Maori & Indigenous Studies
Campus
Christchurch (Ilam campus)
Duration
1 year full-time (up to 3 years part-time); 180 points
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Fees

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Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Bachelor's degree with minimum B grade average in 60 points of 300-level courses, or equivalent professional experience

English requirement

The institution does not publish a programme-specific IELTS score. The NZQA minimum for Level 9 is 6.5.

Other requirements

Pre-master's pathway and EAP programmes available for those not meeting entry requirements

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

Start dates
  • None confirmed after Jul 2026 (February intake only per published info)
  • February 2027
Institution
Name
University of Canterbury
Type
UNIVERSITY
City or cities
Christchurch
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Master of International Relations and Diplomacy

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Overview

Master of International Relations and Diplomacy is listed by University of Canterbury as a Master at NZQF Level 9.

What you will study

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Who may find it relevant

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Programme structure

Published duration: 1 year full-time (up to 3 years part-time); 180 points.

Fees context

Fee not published by the institution.

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with minimum B grade average in 60 points of 300-level courses, or equivalent professional experience

Start dates

  • None confirmed after Jul 2026 (February intake only per published info)
  • February 2027

Career context

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What to check before applying

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