University
University of CanterburyMaster of Arts (Thesis)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
4 years
Next start date
Expected Nov 2026
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
The Master of Arts (Thesis) is composed of a substantial body of original research in a wide variety of Arts subjects. It provides the opportunity to contribute to new knowledge in the field and build on academic skills.
MA(Thesis) students within Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts benefit from:
- a lively and supportive postgraduate culture
- access to world-class research centres in the humanities and social sciences.
Those interested in coursework-based studies and internship opportunities in their subject may consider the Master of Arts.
Subjects and Courses- Anthropology
- Art History
- Art Theory
- Child and Family Psychology
- Chinese
- Cinema Studies (as an English major)
- Classics
- Cultural Studies
- Economics
- Education
- English
- European Studies
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- Human Services
- Japanese
- Linguistics
- Māori and Indigenous Studies
- Mathematics
- Media and Communication
- Music
- Pacific Studies
- Philosophy
- Political Science and International Relations
- Psychology
- Russian
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Te Reo Māori
Entry criteria
You will need to have qualified for a Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree (or other qualifications of an equivalent standard) within one of the Arts subjects offered in the MA(Thesis).
With approval, you may be able to complete the MA(Thesis) in a different subject from your BA(Hons) qualification.
Note: The Child and Family Psychology major has other requirements - see the Regulations for the Master of Arts (Thesis) for more information.
One or more courses in this degree may also require vaccinations. Check each course page for more details.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Arts (Thesis) or use the admission requirements checker.
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