Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts (Thesis) (MA (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.
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts (Thesis) (MA (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.
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Admission Requirements

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

Bachelor GPA

3.3+

TOEFL

90+

IELTS

6.5+

PTE Academic

58+

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. The government has announced new vaccination requirements for the health and education sectors. At UC, our programmes are strongly connected to our communities of practice. For many of our programmes, you will not be able to complete research or practice-oriented courses if you are not vaccinated. This is due to research/practice taking place in health centres and schools/kura where all employees and volunteers are required to be vaccinated. For enrolment in the Child and Family Psychology major, you will be required to be vaccinated in line with the NZ Government regulations, and supply evidence of your vaccination status.

Application Deadline

01 Dec 2025

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Domestic

Starts from

8,085 NZD

International

Starts from

36,800 NZD

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:

University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

24 monthsProgramme duration

36,800 NZDTuition Fee/year

01 Dec, 2025Application Deadline

Art and DesignMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Programme overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission Requirements

Exam Scores

Important Dates

Tuition Fee

Domestic

International

Scholarships

Scholarships

More programmes from the university

Bachelor (25) UG(25)

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts with Honours

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Music

Bachelor of Music with Honours

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Commerce with Honours

Bachelor of Data Science

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Product Design

Bachelor of Forestry Science

Bachelor of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours

Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science with Honours

Ako: Bachelor of Teaching and Learning

Bachelor of Communication

Bachelor of Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours

Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Social Work with Honours

Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability

Bachelor of Sport Coaching

Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership

Master (57) PG(57)

Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting

Master of Arts

Master of Arts (Thesis)

Master of Fine Arts

Master of Linguistics

Master of Music

Master of Urban Resilience and Renewal

Master of Writing

Master of Applied Finance and Economics

Master of Business

Master of Business Information Systems

Master of Commerce

Master of Professional Accounting

Master of Applied Data Science

Master of Architectural Engineering

Master of Artificial Intelligence

Master of Civil Engineering

Master of Engineering

Master of Engineering Management

Master of Engineering Studies

Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering

Master of Financial Engineering

Master of Financial Engineering

Master of Human Interface Technology

Master of Product Design

Master of Product Innovation

Master of Water Resource Management

Master of Water Science and Management

Professional Master of Computer Science