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44 Master's degrees in Applied Sciences & Professions in New Zealand
Food Science
The Food Science from University of Auckland enables you to pursue advanced study in your area of interest with the opportunity to work on independent research.
Museums and Cultural Heritage
Engage in advanced scholarship and contribute your own research to the existing knowledge in your field with this Master of Arts in Museums and Cultural Heritage from University of Auckland.
Applied Practice (Social Practice)
Applied Practice (Social Practice) at Manukau Institute of Technology suite is designed to help social workers, counsellors, and community development practitioners advance their skills in a variety of social practice situations.
Social Work
Learn advanced approaches and interventions in social work practice. Develop your knowledge, skills and experience in critiquing and undertaking social work research to enhance your practice with this Master of Social Work from University of Auckland.
Forensic Science
The Forensic Science from University of Auckland teaches students how to develop and apply scientific knowledge and skills to investigate crime.
Disaster Management
Prepare for a leadership role in disaster management or the humanitarian field with in-depth knowledge of resilience and risk reduction with this Master of Disaster Management from University of Auckland.
Social Work
The Master of Social Work (MSW) programme at the University of Otago is designed for students who already hold a bachelor's degree to attain a qualification that will allow them to become professional social workers. It is also suitable for mid-career social workers who are looking for a recognised professional qualification in social work.
Social and Community Leadership
Create positive change by developing innovative solutions that are sustained by robust leadership knowledge and powerful evaluations. Contribute to knowledge and practice that can advance social and community change in a complex world with this Master of Social and Community Leadership from University of Auckland.
Forensic Science
The Forensic Science from University of Auckland enables you to pursue advanced study in your area of interest with the opportunity to work on independent research.
Disability and Inclusion Studies
In the Disability and Inclusion Studies course at University of Waikato, disability and inclusion is studied through research and practice in education, human rights law and the social sciences.
Property Practice
Launch or progress a career in the property industry and related fields through this multidisciplinary practitioner-focused programme of Property Practice at the University of Auckland
Social Work
The Social Work programme at the University of Otago is a four-year, full-time degree designed to promote social justice and human rights. Students gain essential intervention skills and ethical grounding through a blend of academic study and practical fieldwork, preparing them for professional registration in New Zealand.

Social Work (Applied)
The Social Work (Applied) course from University of Canterbury offers the opportunity for students with an approved social science degree to complete a recognised professional qualification over two years.
Social Work (Professional)
Build on your existing qualification in a related field and prepare yourself for a career as a practising social worker with this Master of Social Work (Professional) from University of Auckland.

Diploma in Museum and Heritage Practice
Study your specialist subject in detail and take the opportunity to contribute to the world's knowledge in that area. Enhance your critical thinking, communication and problem-solving abilities and learn to create and assess new ideas. The Diploma in Museum and Heritage Practice programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.

Master of Museum and Heritage Practice
The Master of Museum and Heritage Practice program from Victoria University of Wellington is an integral part of New Zealand’s museum and heritage sector. It’s been designed for and with the sector to give you the professional development you need for a career in GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums) or in heritage management.
Aviation Medicine
The Aviation Medicine programme at the University of Otago is a specialised postgraduate qualification designed for registered medical practitioners. Delivered entirely via distance learning, this flexible course offers part-time study options over four years, focusing on aeromedical retrieval, transport, and occupational health.
Food Innovation
Healthy food and nutrition is an essential for a healthy future. Lincoln University Canterbury’s Master of Science and Food Innovation will expand your future with the knowledge and skills to create new foods, and to be at the forefront of creating original and innovative nutritional solutions.

Health Practice - Mental Health and Addictions
Through the Health Practice - Mental Health and Addictions course from Auckland University of Technology you'll explore a range of evidence and theories related to mental health and addictions recovery and rehabilitation.

Disaster Risk Management and Development
Through the Disaster Risk Management and Development course from Auckland University of Technology you'll learn how to reduce disaster risks, build community resilience, and manage disaster response and recovery.