At-a-glance 

Name: Master of Migration Studies

Abbreviation: MMigS

Duration: 3 trimesters 

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

Schedule: Lectures

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework, research and or practicum 

Study at: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)

Complete: 180 points (approximately 7 5-6 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree in relevant subject

Start: Trimester 1 or 2

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 with at least a B average + average in a relevant subject
• To have met the prerequisites for the subject you wish to study (see subject section below)Acceptance by the relevant Head of the School be accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

• Relevant subjects include Geography, Political Science, History, International Relations, Public Policy, or any subject taken with a migration focus.
• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements you should contact the head of school 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 course worth 120 points in Part 1:

• POLS 488
• Three courses from:
  • GEOG 404
  • HIST 429
  • MIGS 401
  • POLS 416

At-a-glance 

Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Migration Studies

Abbreviation: PGDipMigS

Duration: 2 trimesters 

Duration details: 2 trimesters of full-time study or normally 4 if studied part time

Schedule: Lectures

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework 

Study at: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)

Complete: 120 points (4 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree in relevant 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 with at least a B+ average in a relevant subject
• To be accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

• Relevant subjects include Geography, Political Science, History, International Relations, Public Policy, or any subject taken with a migration focus.
• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements you should contact the Programme Director or Administrator head of school 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

120 points

Include course worth 120 points

:

• POLS 488
• Three courses from:
  • GEOG 404
  • HIST 429
  • MIGS 401
  • POLS 416