Programs of Victoria University of Wellington

Master of Laws

Wellington , New Zealand

Take your passion for law to the next level with advanced study and research. Be at the centre of debate, analysis and dialogue about law and legal policy issues in New Zealand. Full time or part time, your study will be relevant, accessible and intellectually rewarding—research an area of law that interests you or tailor a course of study that suits your career goals.

NZ$34,720 International

NZ$10,311 Domestic

NZ$25,000 Living cost

Master of Meteorology

Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington , New Zealand

Get professional training in Meteorology and explore the fundamental concepts of dynamic meteorology, radiation and thermodynamics. Taught in conjunction with New Zealand's leading weather forecasting organisation—MetService—you'll learn about cloud physics, satellites, climatology and numerical weather prediction. Gain an expert understanding of mid-latitude weather systems, particularly weather systems in New Zealand and the Tasman Sea region.

NZ$53,720 International

NZ$14,174 Domestic

NZ$25,000 Living cost

Master of Music

Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington , New Zealand

Take your musical skills and knowledge to the next level and focus on research with the MMus. This one-year Master's programme will further your knowledge in either composition (including sonic arts), performance, musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory or music education, and is also designed to prepare you for research at PhD level.

NZ$35,220 International

NZ$8,985 Domestic

NZ$25,000 Living cost

Master of Music Therapy

Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington , New Zealand

Learn how to use music to support the development and wellbeing of people with complex emotional, intellectual, physical or social needs. You'll get a comprehensive grounding in music therapy. Study the theory and put it into practice in a clinical or social community setting. Then take what you've learned from your practical experience and apply that to your research project.

NZ$35,220 International

NZ$5,804 Domestic

NZ$25,000 Living cost

Master of Nursing Science

Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington , New Zealand

Designed for registered nurses, these programmes will develop your knowledge, skills and professional confidence to integrate theory, practice and research to improve your nursing care and patient outcomes.

NZ$29,370 International

NZ$9,709 Domestic

NZ$25,000 Living cost

Master of Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington , New Zealand

In today's increasingly complex and unpredictable world we need more thinkers who can grasp the dynamics of politics and society—people who can help create stronger and more effective government. The one-year 180-point Master of Philosophy, Politics and Economics (MPPE) combines three complementary disciplines to give you a broad understanding of the world and social decision-making. Study the only postgraduate programme of its kind in New Zealand, and get a head start in your career in politics, government or the public service.

NZ$42,870 International

NZ$12,446 Domestic

NZ$25,000 Living cost

Master of Political Science

Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington , New Zealand

Fast-track your career with a 12-month Master of Political Science. This gives you Master’s-level expertise without needing an Honours degree. You can also do the shorter, coursework-only Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science.

NZ$42,870 International

NZ$12,446 Domestic

NZ$25,000 Living cost

Master of Professional Accounting

Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington , New Zealand

Make the move into accounting or get the certification you need to take the next step in your accountancy career. Learn to manage complex accounting and business issues, and gain the confidence to provide specialist expertise. You’ll build an understanding of professional practice, ethics and procedures, and insight into the business landscape in New Zealand and internationally.

NZ$28,770 International

NZ$18,296 Domestic

NZ$25,000 Living cost

Master of Secondary School Leadership

Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington , New Zealand

Gain the skills you need to become a principal. Learn to lead a secondary school and raise student achievement through effective management, curriculum analysis and research-based decision making. You'll benefit from the research and teaching strengths of the Faculty of Education and the management acumen of the Victoria Business School. By combining educational and business thinking, you'll gain the tools you need to develop innovative solutions to issues you'll face in the management of a secondary school.

NZ$12,446 Domestic

NZ$25,000 Living cost

Master of Strategic Studies

Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington , New Zealand

Develop a deep practical and theoretical understanding of the ways power is exercised. Explore how conflict is managed and security maintained across the globe. You'll get insights into the pressing geopolitical issues of our age, such as the relationship between the US and China, cybersecurity, the South China Sea, and strategic responses to the problems of terrorism and civil conflict.

NZ$39,170 International

NZ$12,446 Domestic

NZ$25,000 Living cost