Pavan,
Narayan,

Wellington is the vibrant heart of New Zealand and its second largest city. It is home to the New Zealand Government, as well as its national arts institutions, filmmaking industry, and more web-based and digital technology companies than anywhere else in the country. At Victoria University of Wellington, you will join an outstanding academic community with a world-class academics, teaching environment, dedicated support, and a focus on your future success.

The university offers more than 30 undergraduate and 140 postgraduate degrees or programmes in Architecture and Design, Business, Education, Engineering, Health, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, and Science. They offer a comprehensive graduate research programme for PhD and Doctoral study.

Many courses are now available online for international students who can do it from their home country. Some online courses offer you to either complete the course or upgrade the course by allowing you to get a visa to study in the university campus.

By enrolling with Victoria University of Wellington, you will receive an internationally recognised qualification, benefit from strong connections to government and leading national organisations. You will get (real-world) practical skills and knowledge to turn your studies into a career.

Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka) stood in the top 1 percent of world’s universities in 19 subject areas. Ranked in the top 100 universities for 12 subjects; triple crown accreditation for business – EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA; Washington Accord for Engineering; NASPAA accredited. Top university for research.

There are dozens of scholarships available for international students at Victoria University of Wellington.  There is a range of automatic Master’s scholarships and some featured international scholarships including the Tongarewa Scholarship for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Postgraduate study levels and options

A postgraduate diploma is usually one year of full-time study (120 points), NZQF Level 8. It may include research project or can be normally completed by coursework only. This postgraduate diploma can be used as a standalone qualification to develop further skills and expertise in your specific field. It can be counted as the first year of some two-years Master’s research degrees.

A Master’s degree offered by Victoria University of Wellington has two types of study at Master’s level—by coursework or by thesis.

A Master’s degree by coursework is 1 to 1.5 years full-time course work (180 points), NZQF Level 9. It may include work placements, research projects or a small thesis. It can be a pathway into a new study area in some subjects—look for entry requirements that allow for previous undergraduate study in any subject. Under exceptional circumstances, it can lead you to PhD.

A Master’s degree by thesis is a one year of full-time research (120 points) taken after you’ve completed a one-year Bachelor with Honours or postgraduate diploma (120 points) OR two years of full-time study (one year of coursework, one year of research, 240 points), NZQF Level 9. It is an independent study with no timetabled lectures or classes. Some students take longer than 1 year to complete their thesis. Master’s degree students will work with a supervisor to present a piece of original research in the form of a thesis.

A PhD or other doctoral degree is normally carried out over a minimum of three full-time years, NZQF Level 10. Students will prepare a substantial thesis that represents original research in an approved topic with support from two supervisors.

We at Great Nation NZ have compiled a list of postgraduate and masters courses offered by the Victoria University of Wellington in an easy to access format, all the details given below are updated for the year 2022. We do try to keep this page up to date, but, the course fees may vary slightly due to currency fluctuations. Do contact us at Great Nation NZ for professional guidance to study at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.

Postgraduate courses offered by Victoria University of Wellington 2022

Architecture & Design

ProgrammeStart DateDurationLevel/TypeCampus/
Online
Fee for full programmeIELTS
Master of Architecture (by research)Apply now & start after application accepted12 months full-time / 18 months part-time9/ResearchWellington₹2,148,882.356.5
Master of Architectural Science27 Feb 202312 months full-time / 18 months part-time9/Lectures, coursework & practicum or projectWellington₹3,258,252.186.5
Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Science27 Feb 20234 months full-time / part-time8/Lectures, & courseworkWellington₹1,086,083.286.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Science27 Feb 20238 months full-time / part-time8/Lectures, & courseworkWellington₹2,172,166.166.5
Master of Architectural Science (Research)27 Feb 202312 months full-time / 18 months part-time9/ResearchWellington₹2,172,167.996.5
Master of Design (by resarch) Apply now & start after application accepted12 months full-time / 18 months part-time9/ResearchWellington₹2065833.756.5
Master of Architecture (Professional)Apply by 1 Dec 2022;
Start on 27 Feb 2023
2 years full-time / 4 years part-time9/Coursework & significant researchWellington / Online₹2,148,882.356.5
Master of Design InnovationApply by 1 Dec 2022;
Start on 27 Feb 2023
16 months full-time9/Coursework & significant researchWellington₹3,096,155.366.5
Master of Design TechnologyApply by 1 Dec 2022;
Start on 27 Feb 2023
12 months full-time / 24 months part-time9/Coursework, project work, practicumMiramar Creative Centre₹3,096,155.366.5
Master of Interior ArchitectureApply by 1 Dec 2022;
Start on 27 Feb 2023
2 years full-time / 4 years part-time9/Coursework & significant researchWellington / Online₹2,148,882.356.5
Master of Landscape ArchitectureApply by 1 Dec 2022;
Start on 27 Feb 2023
2 years full-time / 4 years part-time9/Coursework & significant researchWellington / Online₹2,148,882.356.5
Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice)Apply by 1 Dec 2022;
Start on 27 Feb 2023
12 months full-time9/Coursework, internship & creative projectWellington₹2,732,817.776.5
Master of User Experience DesignApply by 1 May 2022;
Start on 11 Jul 2022
12 months full-time / 24 months part-time9/Coursework &research projectWellington or Auckland / Online₹3,096,155.366.5

Business

ProgrammeStart DateDurationLevel/TypeCampus/
Online
Fee for full programmeIELTS
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration11 Jul 2022,
27 Feb 2023
4 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington₹1,107,231.696.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration11 Jul 2022,
27 Feb 2023
8 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington₹2,211,742.916.5
Executive Master of Business Administration11 Jul 2022,
27 Feb 2023
16-18 months full-time / 24-36 months part-time9/CourseworkWellington₹3,240,997.036.5
Postgraduate Certificate in Actuarial Science27 Feb 20234 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington₹982,150.376.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Actuarial Science27 Feb 20238 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington₹1,964,092.376.5
Master of Actuarial Science27 Feb 202312 months full-time / 18 months part-time9/CourseworkWellington₹2,941,869.586.5
Postgraduate Certificate in Business (Professional)14 Nov 2022,
27 Feb 2023
4 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington₹863,931.776.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Professional)14 Nov 2022,
27 Feb 2023
8 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington₹1,727,863.546.5
Master of Business (Professional)14 Nov 2022,
27 Feb 2023
12 months full-time / 18 months part-time9/CourseworkWellington₹2,589,418.886.5
Master of CommerceApply by 1 Dec 2022;
Start on 27 Feb 2023
16-18 months full-time / 24-36 months part-time9/Coursework & researchWellington₹2,558,934.776.5
Master of e-GovernmentApply by 1 May 2022;
Start on 11 Jul 2022
Apply by 1 Sep 2022;
Start on 14 Nov 2022
Apply by 1 Dec 2022;
Start on 27 Feb 2023
16 months full-time / part-time9/Coursework & some researchWellington₹To be announced6.5
Master of Global BusinessApply by 1 Sep 2022;
Start on 14 Nov 2022
12 months full-time / part-time9/CourseworkWellington₹2,558,934.776.5
Master of International TradeTo be announced12 months full-time / 24 months part-time9/CourseworkWellington₹2,626,411.766.5
Master of Professional AccountingApply by 1 Sep 2022;
Start on 14 Nov 2022
Apply by 1 Dec 2022;
Start on 27 Feb 2023
16 months full-time9/CourseworkWellington₹1,598,685.426.5
Master of Professional Business AnalysisApply by 1 Sep 2022;
Start on 14 Nov 2022
Apply by 1 Dec 2022;
Start on 27 Feb 2023
16 months full-time9/CourseworkWellington / Online₹2,558,934.776.5
Postgraduate Certificate in Public Management11 Jul 2022;
14 Nov 2022
4 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington / Online₹865,842.526.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management11 Jul 2022;
14 Nov 2022
8 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington / Online₹1,731,685.036.5
Master of Public Management11 Jul 2022;
14 Nov 2022
16 months full-time / part-time9/CourseworkWellington / Online₹2,594,895.816.5
Postgraduate Certificate in Public Policy11 Jul 2022;
14 Nov 2022
4 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington / Online₹865,842.526.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy11 Jul 2022;
14 Nov 2022
8 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington / Online₹1,731,685.036.5

Education

ProgrammeStart DateDurationLevel/TypeCampus/
Online
Fee for full programmeIELTS
Master of Arts in EducationApply now & start studying once your application is accepted.16 months full-time / 24 months part-time9/ResearchWellington / Online₹1,668,757.676.5
Postgraduate Certificate in Education11 Jul 2022; 14 Nov 2022;
27 Feb 2023
4 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington / Online₹847,420.336.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Education11 Jul 2022; 14 Nov 2022;
27 Feb 2023
8 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington / Online₹1,692,208.936.5
Master of Education11 Jul 2022; 14 Nov 2022;
27 Feb 2023
12 months full-time / part-time9/Coursework or Coursework & ResearchWellington / Online₹2,536,997.526.5
Master of Educational Psychology11 Jul 2022;
27 Feb 2023
16 months full-time / part-time9/CourseworkWellington₹2,047,493.856.5

Engineering

ProgrammeStart DateDurationLevel/TypeCampus/
Online
Fee for full programmeIELTS
Master of Artificial IntelligenceApply by 1 Dec 2022 to start studying 27 Feb 202312 months full-time / 24 months part-time9/Coursework & ResearchWellington / Online₹3,104,676.926.5
Master of Computer ScienceApply by 1 May 2022 to start studying 11 Jul 2022;
Apply by 1 Dec 2022 to start studying 27 Feb 2023
12 months full-time / 24 months part-time9/Coursework & ResearchWellington / Online₹2,935,971.856.5
Master of Engineering by thesisAny time12 months full-time / part-time9/ResearchWellington / Online₹2,184,062.376.5
Master of Engineering by thesis & Coursework11 Jul 2022;
27 Feb 2023
12 months full-time / part-time9/Self-directed research and lecturesWellington / Online₹2,184,062.376.5
Master of Software DevelopmentApply by 1 May 2022 to start studying 11 Jul 202212 months full-time9/Lectures, hands-on tutorials, project work, internshipWellington₹3,104,676.926.5
Master of Engineering PracticeIntake will be only on 202312 months full-time9/Lectures and placementWellington₹3,104,676.926.5

Health

ProgrammeStart DateDurationLevel/TypeCampus/
Online
Fee for full programmeIELTS
Master of HealthApply by 1 May 2022 to start studying 11 Jul 2022;
Apply by 1 Dec 2022 to start studying 27 Feb 2023
12 months full-time / 24 months part-time9/Coursework & ResearchWellington / Online₹2,376,978.936.5
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Psychology11 Jul 2022;
27 Feb 2023
4 months full-time / part-time8/Coursework, & online studyWellington₹1,032,751.166.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology11 Jul 2022;
27 Feb 2023
8 months full-time / part-time8/Coursework, weekly classes, online study, & community engagementWellington₹2,065,881.076.5
Master of Health Psychology11 Jul 2022;
27 Feb 2023
16 months full-time / part-time9/Coursework, weekly classes, online study, & community engagementWellington₹2,065,881.076.5
Master of Health ResearchApply now and start studying once your application is accepted.12 months full-time / 24 months part-time9/ResearchAnywhere from NZ, Wellington-based supervision ₹1,583,813.296.5
Master of Nursing Practice16 months full-time, clinical practice9/CourseworkWellington Regional Hospital₹1,583,813.296.5

Humanities & Social Sciences

ProgrammeStart DateDurationLevel/TypeCampus/
Online
Fee for full programmeIELTS
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics11 Jul 2022;
14 Nov 2022;
27 Feb 2023
4 months full-time / part-time8/ CourseworkWellington / Online₹854,733.966.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics11 Jul 2022;
14 Nov 2022;
27 Feb 2023
8 months full-time / part-time8/ Coursework and (optionally) researchWellington / Online₹1,706,762.276.5
Master of Applied Linguistics11 Jul 2022;
14 Nov 2022;
27 Feb 2023
12 months full-time / part-time9/ Coursework and (optionally) researchWellington / Online₹2,558,816.216.5
Master of ArtsApply now and start studying once your application is accepted.12 months full-time / 32 months part-time9/ResearchWellington / Online₹1,619,065.096.5
Postgraduate Certificate in Communication4 months full-time / part-time8/ CourseworkWellington / Online₹854,419.826.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Communication8 months full-time / part-time8/ CourseworkWellington / Online₹1,706,030.176.5
Master of Communication12 months full-time / part-time9/Coursework, & research project or internshipWellington / Online₹2,557,952.516.5
Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice)Apply by 1 Dec 2022 to start studying 27 Feb 202312 months full-time9/Coursework, internship & creative projectWellington₹2,651,439.426.5
Postgraduate Certificate in Indigenous Studies27 Feb 20234 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington₹854,816.476.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Studies27 Feb 20238 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington₹1,706,856.906.5
Master of Indigenous Studies27 Feb 202312 months fill-time / part-time9/CourseworkWellington₹2,558,944.296.5
Postgraduate Certificate in Intercultural Communication and Applied Translation4 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington / Online₹854,816.476.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Intercultural Communication and Applied Translation8 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington / Online₹1,706,856.906.5
Master of Intercultural Communication and Applied Translation12 months fill-time / part-time9/Coursework, placement & translation projectWellington / Online₹2,557,952.516.5
Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations27 Feb 20238 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington / Online₹1,706,856.906.5
Master of International Relations27 Feb 202312 months fill-time / part-time9/Coursework & ResearchWellington / Online₹2,557,952.516.5
Master of International Trade12 months full-time / 24 months part-time9/CourseworkWellington / Online₹2,548,201.986.5
Postgraduate Certificate in Linguistics11 Jul 2022;
14 Nov 2022;
27 Feb 2023
4 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington / Online₹854,816.476.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Linguistics11 Jul 2022;
14 Nov 2022;
27 Feb 2023
8 months full-time / part-time8/Coursework & ResearchWellington / Online₹1,706,856.906.5
Master of Linguistics11 Jul 2022;
14 Nov 2022;
27 Feb 2023
16 months full-time / part-time9/Coursework & ResearchWellington / Online₹2,548,201.986.5
Postgraduate Certificate in Migration Studies27 Feb 20234 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington / Online₹854,816.476.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Migration Studies27 Feb 20238 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington / Online₹1,706,856.906.5
Master of Migration Studies27 Feb 202312 months fill-time / part-time9/Coursework, research or practicumWellington / Online₹2,548,201.986.5
Postgraduate Certificate in Museum and Heritage Practice4 months full-time / part-time8/Coursework & practicumWellington₹854,816.476.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Museum and Heritage Practice8 months full-time / part-time8/Coursework & practicumWellington₹1,706,856.906.5
Master of Museum and Heritage Practice12 months fill-time / part-time9/Coursework & practicumWellington₹2,548,201.986.5
Master of Music12 months full-time / 24 months part-time9/Research or Research & CourseworkWellington / Online₹1,911,151.496.5
Master of Musical ArtsApply by 1 May 2022 to start studying 11 Jul 2022;
Apply by 1 Dec 2022 to start studying 27 Feb 2023
12 months full-time / 24 months part-time9/Research & ResearchWellington / Online₹1,911,151.496.5
Master of Music Therapy by research8 months full-time / part-time9/Coursework & practicumWellington / Online₹2,013,094.066.5
Master of Music Therapy by coursework and research16 months full-time / part-time9/Coursework, practicum & researchWellington / Online₹2,013,094.066.5
Master of Philosophy, Politics and EconomicsApply by 1 Dec 2022 to start studying 27 Feb 202316 months full-time / 36 months part-time9/Coursework, research & internshipWellington / Online₹2,548,201.986.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science 27 Feb 20238 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington / Online₹1,706,856.906.5
Master of Political Science 27 Feb 202312 months full-time / part-time9/Coursework & researchWellington / Online₹2,548,201.986.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Studies27 Feb 20238 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington / Online₹1,706,856.906.5
Master of Strategic Studies27 Feb 202312 months full-time / part-time9/Coursework & researchWellington / Online₹2,548,201.986.5
Postgraduate Certificate in TESOL11 Jul 2022;
14 Nov 2022;
27 Feb 2023
4 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington / Online₹854,816.476.5
Postgraduate Diploma in TESOL11 Jul 2022;
14 Nov 2022;
27 Feb 2023
8 months fill-time / part-time8/Coursework & (optional) researchWellington / Online₹1,706,856.906.5
Master of TESOL11 Jul 2022;
14 Nov 2022;
27 Feb 2023
16 months fill-time / part-time9/Coursework & (optional) researchWellington / Online₹2,548,201.986.5

Law

ProgrammeStart DateDurationLevel/TypeCampus/
Online
Fee for full programmeIELTS
Master of International Trade12 months full-time / 24 months part-time9/CourseworkWellington / Online₹2,548,201.9865
Master of Laws by coursework11 Jul 2022;
27 Feb 2023
12 months full-time / part-time9/CourseworkWellington₹1,987,943.386.5
Master of Laws by thesis11 Jul 2022;
27 Feb 2023
12 months full-time / part-time9/Significant researchWellington₹1,987,943.386.5
Master of Laws by dissertation & coursework11 Jul 2022;
27 Feb 2023
12 months full-time / part-time9/Coursework & Significant researchWellington₹1,987,943.386.5
Master of Laws by research portfolio11 Jul 2022;
27 Feb 2023
12 months full-time / part-time9/Coursework & Significant researchWellington₹1,987,943.386.5

Science

ProgrammeStart DateDurationLevel/TypeCampus/
Online
Fee for full programmeIELTS
Postgraduate Certificate in Actuarial Science27 Feb 20234 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington₹992,425.146.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Actuarial Science27 Feb 20238 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington₹1,984,850.276.5
Master of Actuarial Science27 Feb 202312 months full-time / part-time9/CourseworkWellington₹2,973,963.696.5
Master of Applied StatisticsApply by 1 May 2022 to start studying 11 Jul 2022;
Apply by 1 Dec 2022 to start studying 27 Feb 2023
12 months full-time / 24 months part-time9/Coursework, practicum & research projectWellington₹2,973,963.696.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Science11 Jul 2022; 27 Feb 20238 months full-time / part-time8/Coursework, & optional research projectWellington₹2,063,580.686.5
Master of Biomedical Science by thesis27 Feb 20238 months full-time / part-time9/ResearchWellington₹2,063,580.686.5
Master of Biomedical Science by coursework and thesis27 Feb 202316 months full-time / part-time9/Coursework & ResearchWellington₹2,063,580.686.5
Master of Climate Change Science and PolicyApply by 1 Dec 2022 to start studying 27 Feb 202312 months full-time / 24 months part-time9/Coursework & ResearchWellington₹2,973,963.696.5
Master of Clinical ImmunologyApply by 1 Dec 2022 to start studying 27 Feb 202312 months full-time / 24 months part-time9/Coursework & ResearchWellington₹3,265,828.046.5
Master of Conservation BiologyApply by 1 May 2022 to start studying 11 Jul 202212 months full-time / 24 months part-time9/Coursework & ResearchWellington₹2,643,885.466.5
Master of Data ScienceApply by 1 Dec 2022 to start studying 27 Feb 202324 months full-time9/Coursework, practicum & researchWellington₹1,958,993.226.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies27 Feb 20238 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington₹2,063,580.686.5
Master of Development Studies27 Feb 202316 months full-time / part-time9/Coursework & ResearchWellington₹2,063,580.686.5
Postgraduate Certificate in Drug Discovery and Development11 Jul 2022; 27 Feb 20234 months full-time / part-time8/Coursework, practicum & research projectWellington₹1,032,320.926.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Drug Discovery and Development11 Jul 2022; 27 Feb 20238 months full-time / part-time8/Coursework, practicum & research projectWellington₹2,063,580.686.5
Master of Drug Discovery and Development11 Jul 2022; 27 Feb 202312 months full-time / part-time9/Coursework, practicum & research projectWellington₹3,093,913.286.5
Master of Environmental ScienceApply by 1 Dec 2022 to start studying 27 Feb 202312 months full-time / 3 years part-time9/Coursework & ResearchWellington₹2,975,971.856.5
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Studies27 Feb 20238 months full-time / part-time8/Coursework & some ResearchWellington₹2,063,580.686.5
Master of Environmental Studies27 Feb 202316 months full-time / part-time9/Coursework & ResearchWellington₹2,063,580.686.5
Postgraduate Certificate in Marine Conservation11 Jul 20228 months full-time / part-time8/CourseworkWellington₹1,546,947.646.5
Master of Marine Conservation11 Jul 202212 months full-time / part-time9/CourseworkWellington₹2,786,097.816.5
Master of Science by coursework and thesisApply by 1 May 2022 to start studying 11 Jul 2022;
Apply by 1 Dec 2022 to start studying 27 Feb 2023
20 months full-time / 32 months part-time9/Coursework & ResearchWellington₹1,958,993.226.5
Master of Science by thesisApply now and start studying once your application is accepted12 months full-time / 24 months part-time9/ResearchWellington / Online₹1,958,993.226.5
Master of Science in SocietyApply by 1 Dec 2022 to start studying 27 Feb 202318 months full-time / 24 months part-time9/Coursework & ResearchWellington / Online₹2,935,971.856.5

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