Master of Development Studies (MDevStud)

Students at our university find that here, living and learning are one. “The University has offered me plenty of opportunities—not only to help me pursue my dream career but also to build long-lasting friendships, give back to my community through volunteer work, attend events, and much more.” — Ula Earle, undergraduate student, 2024.  

Students will discover countless opportunities to get involved during their time at Victoria University of Wellington. There are more than 140 clubs, societies, and sports to explore, while extracurricular programmes such as the free Wellington International Leadership Programme support students in developing their personal global citizenship skills.   

Undergraduate programmes are taught in eight areas:  

·          Architecture and Design   

·          Business and Government   

·          Education   

·          Engineering   

·          Health   

·          Humanities and Social Sciences   

·          Law   

·          Science  

Victoria University of Wellington is ranked number one in New Zealand for research quality, according to the latest Performance-Based Research Fund evaluation . At our university, you’ll be part of a vibrant postgraduate community and have opportunities to work closely with expert staff and fellow students from around the globe.

We offer a range of postgraduate study options:

·          Graduate Certificate

·          Graduate Diploma

·          Postgraduate Certificate

·          Postgraduate Diploma

·          Bachelor’s degrees with Honours

·          Taught Master’s degrees

·          Research Master’s degrees

·          PhD

At Victoria University of Wellington, students will learn from academics who are among the best and brightest in their fields. More than 850 academics at the University are actively involved in research, and 66 percent of those are operating at the highest levels.

The University has more A-rated researchers in New Zealand’s main measure of research quality than any other New Zealand university in eight subject areas, including earth sciences, English language and literature, international relations, public policy, and political science.