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324 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in New Zealand

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Sociology
Explore your area of interest in more detail and improve your career prospects by completing this Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Sociology program from Victoria University of Wellington.
Gender Studies
The Gender Studies programme at the University of Otago explores the complex dynamics of identity, power, and equality. This flexible degree is available for full-time or part-time study on campus. Students examine how gender and sexuality shape human experience, developing critical insights into social change and cultural trends.

Master of Arts in Geography
Geography focuses on the relationship between humans and their environment. This programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington .
Arts
The Master of Arts offered by Massey University will stretch your horizons and take your prospects up a whole level.

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

Philosophy
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 Philosophy programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington .

Graduate Diploma in Design Innovation in Design for Social Innovation
The Graduate Diploma in Design Innovation in Design for Social Innovation programme from Victoria University of Wellington will broaden your knowledge into an area you haven't studied before so you can either add depth to your degree or use it as a stepping stone to Master's study in that subject.

Graduate Diploma in Arts in Economics
The Graduate Diploma in Arts in Economics 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.
Asian Studies
Engage in advanced scholarship and contribute your own research to the existing knowledge in your field with this Master of Arts in Asian Studies from University of Auckland.

Maori and Indigenous Studies (Thesis)
The Maori and Indigenous Studies (Thesis) course from University of Canterbury offers you the opportunity to research a broad subject that explores the culture, knowledge, and philosophies of Māori and Indigenous peoples, and their economic, political, and social experiences.

Sociology (Thesis)
The Sociology (Thesis) course from University of Canterbury helps you gain a deeper understanding of the workings of societies, organisations, and communities.

Postgraduate Certificate in Science in Psychology
Gain a more in-depth understanding of your scientific subject area and boost your career opportunities with this Postgraduate Certificate in Science in Psychology program from Victoria University of Wellington.
Indigenous Studies
Empower yourself with the skills and knowledge to benefit tangata whenua and other Indigenous peoples around the world with this Master of Indigenous Studies from University of Auckland.

Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Studies
The Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Studies program from Victoria University of Wellington positions Māori and Pacific cultures and histories in the global context of indigenous colonial and post-colonial experiences, cultural rights, and self determination.

German
Study German language, history and culture, and develop skills for international work with the German course from University of Canterbury.
Land and Society
Lincoln University Canterbury’s focus and reputation for research opens the way for you to study programmes such as Land and Society, that connect different topics across a range of fascinating areas with real relevance to the future of our planet and natural resources.

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology
This Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology program from Victoria University of Wellington will provide you with a unique skillset. You’ll develop an advanced understanding of the interactions between the biological, psychological, social, environmental, and cultural aspects of health and wellbeing.
Arts - Geography
With The Arts - Geography at Massey University you can build on your undergraduate interest in geography and develop your critical research skills.

Spanish and Latin American Studies
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 Spanish and Latin American Studies programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.

Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies
The Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies program from Victoria University of Wellington is designed to suit people from a wide range of disciplines and occupations. If you have work experience in community and international development, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, or want to work in the area in the future, postgraduate Development Studies is a good choice for you.