Master of Strategic Studies

Victoria University of Wellington

Master degree

9 months

Processing time: 30 days

Full-time, Part-time

Intakes: 02/03/2020

International tuition: NZ$39,170

Domestic tuition: NZ$12,446

The MSS is in two parts—a taught and a research component. The taught component starts with a core course and a range of approved courses. As well as Strategic Studies courses, you can choose from selected International Relations and Political Science courses. For the research component you can choose between a 60-point dissertation and a combination of a 30-point research essay or project and approved taught courses. You may get permission from the head of school to do a 90-point thesis in place of the part two research component and some part one courses.

This program can be done

On campus

Part-time

Exams:

Appropriate Bachelor's degree You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English. All other requirements depend on nationality. Please see the website.

Gain the expertise needed to work in the wider security community, including government, research organisations and think tanks, civil society and the private sector. You might work in policy, research, assessment or analysis jobs in organisations with a foreign affairs, defence or intelligence role. The programme has a successful track record of getting internships in New Zealand and overseas—a good way to set up your career here or further afield.

Wellington , New Zealand