Program Overview
The Asian Studies at Victoria University of Wellington is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Asian Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 28,792 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Asian Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Have previously completed a Bachelor of Arts with Honours with a B range average in this subject
- Complete Thesis (ASIA 591) worth 120 points
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor\'s degree with Honours with a B range average
- To have met the prerequisites for the subject you wish to study (see subject section below)
- To be accepted by the head of the school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study
- IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
- TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing
- Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 65 (with a Communicative score of not less than 58)
- EPP: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 28,792 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 28,792 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Victoria University of Wellington directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington City, New Zealand
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
