At-a-glance 

Name: Master of Development Studies

Abbreviation: MDevStud

Duration: 4 trimesters 

Duration details: 4 trimesters of full-time study or normally 8 if studied part time

Schedule: Lectures

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and research

Study at: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)

Complete: 240 points (approximately 8 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree in relevant subject or extensive practical experience

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 an average grade of B+ or higher
• 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 postgraduate coordinator 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 240 points

Include courses worth 120 points in Part 1:

• DEVE 511
• DEVE 512
• DEVE 513
• DEVE 514
• Further courses worth 60 points from those listed for the MDevStud

Complete the 120-point course DEVE 592 in Part 2

At-a-glance 

Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies

Abbreviation: PGDipDevStud

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 (approximately 6 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree in relevant subject or extensive practical experience

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 an average grade of B+
• 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 [postgraduate coordinator john.overton@vuw.ac.nz] 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 courses worth 60 points in Part 1:

• DEVE 511
• DEVE 512
• DEVE 513
• DEVE 514

Include courses worth 60 points in Part 2 from those listed in the Calendar for the MDevStud

Important information

You may be able to substitute an approved alternative course for DEVE 514.