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138 Master's degrees in Humanities in New Zealand

Master of Chinese
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 Chinese Master is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.
Māori and Indigenous Studies
The Māori and Indigenous Studies course at the University of Waikato involves advanced study in an Arts subject and is intended for those who want to deepen their knowledge of that subject. The degree helps applicants to build the skills required to work in their chosen field.
Classics
The University of Otago offers the Classics programme as a three-year Bachelor of Arts, with flexible full-time study modes available. Students explore ancient Mediterranean civilisations through literature, history, and archaeology. This degree develops critical thinking and analytical skills essential for diverse modern careers.
Spanish
The Spanish programme at the University of Otago offers flexible study modes for students seeking global fluency. This comprehensive curriculum covers language, literature, and Iberian studies. Whether studying full-time or part-time, students gain vital communication skills and cultural insights over a standard three-year duration.
Linguistics
Engage in advanced scholarship and contribute your own research to the existing knowledge in your field with this Master of Arts in Linguistics from University of Auckland.

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History
Explore your area of interest in more detail and improve your career prospects with Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History program from Victoria University of Wellington.
History
Engage in advanced scholarship and contribute your own research to the existing knowledge in your field with this Master of Arts in History from University of Auckland.

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Greek
Explore your area of interest in more detail and improve your career prospects by completing this Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Greek programme from Victoria University of Wellington.
Ancient History
Engage in advanced scholarship and contribute your own research to the existing knowledge in your field with this Master of Arts in Ancient History from University of Auckland.
English
The English course at the University of Waikato is a one-year research-based degree in which candidates undertake a programme of supervised research which critically investigates a topic of substance and significance.

Graduate Diploma in Arts in Latin
The Graduate Diploma in Arts in Latin programme from Victoria University of Wellington will prepare you to study that subject at postgraduate level, such as the Bachelor of Arts with Honours or the Master of Arts.

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Explore your area of interest in more detail and improve your career prospects by completing this Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics program from Victoria University of Wellington.

Graduate Diploma in Arts in Spanish
The Graduate Diploma in Arts in Spanish programme from Victoria University of Wellington will prepare you to study that subject at postgraduate level, such as the Bachelor of Arts with Honours or the Master of Arts.
Screen Production
Engage in advanced scholarship and contribute your own research to the existing knowledge in your field with this Master of Arts in Screen Production from University of Auckland.

Master of Arts in Linguistics
Take a detailed look at your specialist area and open doors to new opportunities in language-related careers. The Master of Arts in Linguistics programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.
Philosophy
Engage in advanced scholarship and contribute your own research to the existing knowledge in your field with this Master of Arts in Philosophy from University of Auckland.
Creative Writing
Use your passion for writing to transform yourself and the world through an intense exploration of language. The Massey University Master of Creative Writing (MCW) is a 180-credit programme that can follow on immediately from your bachelor’s degree in any subject.
Arts - Philosophy
The Arts - Philosophy at Massey University can build on your undergraduate study and complete advanced research of an aspect of philosophy that interests you.
English
Engage in advanced scholarship and contribute your own research to the existing knowledge in your field with this Master of Arts in English from University of Auckland.

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Latin
Explore your area of interest in more detail and improve your career prospects by completing this Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Latin programme from Victoria University of Wellington.