Bachelor of Arts
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years (360 points)
Fee not published by the institution.
Social Sciences programmes in New Zealand
36 programmes
Every social sciences programme we list in New Zealand, across universities, institutes of technology and private colleges. Fees, start dates and English requirements come from each institution's own published information, and where something has not been published the page says so.
Bachelor of Arts
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years full-time (part-time available)
NZ$36,522
Per 120 points (approx. per year full-time)
2026 fee
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Massey University
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years full-time (360 credits)
NZ$34,220 – NZ$42,300
Per year (120 credits), varies by major
The institution publishes this fee as a range.
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka)
Wellington
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years (360 points)
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Bachelor Honours · NZQF 8
1 year full-time (part-time available)
NZ$38,722
Total for 120 points (approx. per year full-time)
2026 fee
Bachelor of Climate Change
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years (360 points)
Fee not published by the institution.
Bachelor of Communication (BC)
Massey University
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years full-time (360 credits)
NZ$34,220 – NZ$42,110
Per year (120 credits), excludes Student Services Fee of $948-$1,164
The institution publishes this fee as a range.
Bachelor of Communication (BC)
Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka)
Wellington
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years (360 points)
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Bachelor of Environment and Society (BEnvSoc)
Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka)
Wellington
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years (360 points)
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Bachelor of Environmental Planning
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Bachelor · NZQF 8
4 years (480 points)
Fee not published by the institution.
Bachelor of Global Studies
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years (360 points)
NZ$38,252
Per year (estimate)
2026 fee
Bachelor of Global Studies (BGS)
Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka)
Wellington
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years (360 points)
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Bachelor of Music (BMus)
Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka)
Wellington
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years (360 points)
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Bachelor of Politics (BPols)
Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka)
Wellington
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years (360 points)
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Bachelor of Popular Music (BPM)
Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka)
Wellington
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years (360 points)
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Bachelor of Resource and Environmental Planning (BRP)
Massey University
Palmerston North
Bachelor · NZQF 7
4 years full-time (480 credits)
NZ$45,580
Per year (120 credits)
2026 fee
Bachelor of Social Sciences
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years (360 points)
Fee not published by the institution.
Graduate Certificate in Arts
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Graduate Certificate · NZQF 7
0.5 years full-time (part-time available)
NZ$18,311
Total for 60 points (approx. half-year full-time)
2026 fee
Graduate Diploma in Arts
Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka)
Wellington
Graduate Diploma · NZQF 8
1 year full-time (120 points) — points confirmed, duration inferred
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Graduate Diploma in Arts
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Graduate Diploma · NZQF 7
1 year full-time (part-time available)
NZ$36,522
Per 120 points (approx. per year full-time)
2026 fee
Graduate Diploma of Contemporary International Studies (GDCIS)
IPU New Zealand (Institute of the Pacific United New Zealand)
Palmerston North
Graduate Diploma · NZQF 7
1 year full-time (120 credits, 8 papers)
NZ$22,494
Per year, full-time
2026 fee
Start dates not published
Master of Applied Linguistics (MAppLing)
Massey University
Palmerston North
Master · NZQF 9
1 year 6 months full-time (180 credits); part-time available
NZ$38,840
Per year (120 credits equivalent), including GST
2026 fee
Master of Arts
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Master · NZQF 9
1 year (120 points, research) or 1.5 years (180 points, taught)
Fee not published by the institution.
Master of Arts
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
2 years full-time (part-time available)
NZ$38,722
Total per 120 points (approx. per year full-time)
2026 fee
Master of Arts (MA)
Massey University
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
1 year 6 months full-time (180 credits); part-time available
NZ$38,840 – NZ$46,590
Per year (120 credits equivalent), varies by major; excludes Student Services Fee
The institution publishes this fee as a range.
Master of Communication (MC)
Massey University
Wellington
Master · NZQF 9
2 years full-time (180 credits); part-time available
NZ$39,840
Per year, plus Student Services Fee $948 (distance) or $1,164 (on-campus)
2026 fee
Master of Environment and Society
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Master · NZQF 9
1.5 years (180 points)
Fee not published by the institution.
Master of Environmental Planning
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Master · NZQF 9
1 year (120 points, research) or 1-1.5 years (180 points, taught)
Fee not published by the institution.
Master of International Development (MIntDev)
Massey University
Palmerston North
Master · NZQF 9
1.5 years full-time (180 credits coursework pathway; 240 credits research pathway)
NZ$38,840
Per year equivalent (120 credits)
2026 fee
Master of Social Sciences
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Master · NZQF 9
1 year (120 points) or 1.5 years (180 points)
Fee not published by the institution.
Master of Speech and Language Therapy (MSpchLangTher)
Massey University
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
1 year 6 months full-time (180 credits); part-time available
NZ$50,190
Per programme estimate, excludes Student Services Fee of $948 for distance learners
2026 fee
Master of Sustainable Development Goals (MSDG)
Massey University
Palmerston North
Master · NZQF 9
1 year 6 months full-time (180 credits); part-time available
NZ$38,840 – NZ$51,180
Per year, depending on course selection
The institution publishes this fee as a range.
Postgraduate Certificate in Arts
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Postgraduate Certificate · NZQF 8
0.5 years full-time (part-time available)
NZ$19,311
Total for 60 points (approx. half-year full-time)
2026 fee
Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (PGCertArts)
Massey University
Auckland
Postgraduate Certificate · NZQF 8
6 months full-time (60 credits); part-time available
NZ$19,420
Full programme (60 credits), full-time
2026 fee
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (PGDipArts)
Massey University
Auckland
Postgraduate Diploma · NZQF 8
1 year full-time (120 credits); part-time available
NZ$38,840 – NZ$50,190
Per year (120 credits), varies by major; plus Student Services Fee $948 for distance students
The institution publishes this fee as a range.
Postgraduate Diploma in Communication (PGDipC)
Massey University
Wellington
Postgraduate Diploma · NZQF 8
1 year full-time (120 credits); part-time available
NZ$39,840
Per year (120 credits); plus Student Services Fee $948 (distance) or $1,164 (on-campus)
2026 fee
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