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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
• To be accepted 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

Include 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

Include courses worth 120 points in Part 2:

• SCIS 588
• SCIS 589
• One of the following:
  • SCIS 587
  • SCIE 590
  • Further 400- and 500-level courses worth 60 points approved by the programme director