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At-a-glance 

Name: Master of Science in Society

Abbreviation: MScSoc

Duration: 3 trimesters 

Duration details: 3 trimesters of full-time study or normally 6 if studied part time

Schedule: Daytime lectures and self-directed study

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and research

Location: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington) and online

Complete: 180 points (7 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree in a science (or other approved) subject

Start: Trimester 1

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires


Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:


  • A Bachelor's degree in a science or other approved subject, normally with at least a B+ average
  • Acceptance by the programme director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

  • If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements you should contact the programme director to discuss your options.
  • The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:


Complete 180 points

Complete four courses in Part 1:

  • Three courses from:
    • SCIS 410
    • SCIS 411
    • SCIS 412
    • SCIS 414
  • One further 400- or 500-level course approved by the programme director

Complete courses worth 120 points in Part 2:

  • SCIS 588
  • SCIS 589
  • Either SCIS 587, or
    • SCIE 590, or
    • Further 400- and 500-level courses worth 60 points approved by the Programme Director