Our Postgraduate qualifications range from career-focused taught Masters degrees to in-depth, research-focused Masters and PhD degrees. We also have certificates and diplomas that can be studied flexibly around work. Check out our postgraduate options below.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Arts
- Postgraduate Certificate in Illustration
- Postgraduate Certificate in Maori & Indigenous Leadership
- Postgraduate Certificate in Policy and Governance in the Pacific
- Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Communication
- Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Futures and Innovation
- Postgraduate Certificate in Te Reo Māori
- Postgraduate Certificate in Translation and Interpreting
- Postgraduate Certificate in Virtual Production
- Postgraduate Diploma Arts
- Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship
- Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts
- Postgraduate Diploma in Illustration
- Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Communication
- Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Futures and Innovation
- Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Māori
- Postgraduate Diploma in Translation and Interpreting
- Postgraduate Diploma in Virtual Production
- Master of Arts
- Master of Arts (Thesis)
- Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting
- Master of European Union Studies
- Master of Fine Arts
- Master of Illustration
- Master of International Relations and Diplomacy
- Master of Linguistics
- Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership
- Master of Music
- Master of Policy and Governance
- Master of Strategic Communication
- Master of Sustainable Futures and Innovation
- Master of Te Reo Māori
- Master of Virtual Production
- Master of Writing
These are research master's or doctoral degrees which include a 90+ point thesis component. They involve systematic investigation of a topic within a field, going beyond coursework to include independent study, critical analysis, and original contributions.
The aim is to conduct research, advance knowledge, and prepare for careers in a broad range of areas.
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Master of Arts
10 August 2026
Study a Master of Arts through UC’s Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts.
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Master of Arts
Study a Master of Arts through UC’s Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts.
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Master of Arts
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Master of Arts
Study a Master of Arts through UC’s Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts.
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Master of International Relations and Diplomacy
10 August 2026
Carry out research on foreign affairs and inter-state coordination.
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Master of International Relations and Diplomacy
Carry out research on foreign affairs and inter-state coordination.
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Master of International Relations and Diplomacy
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Master of International Relations and Diplomacy
Carry out research on foreign affairs and inter-state coordination.
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Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting
10 August 2026
Gain the skills to work as a professional interpreter or translator.
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Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting
Gain the skills to work as a professional interpreter or translator.
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Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting
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Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting
Gain the skills to work as a professional interpreter or translator.
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Master of Strategic Communication
12 August 2026
Learn to create professional communications for business, media, and politics.
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Master of Strategic Communication
Learn to create professional communications for business, media, and politics.
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Master of Strategic Communication
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Master of Strategic Communication
Learn to create professional communications for business, media, and politics.
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Guide to studying postgraduate Arts
05 January 2026
Postgraduate study at UC Arts enables you to extend your knowledge and apply it to complex problems in your chosen field. Our postgraduate options include certificates, diplomas, honours, master's, and doctoral degrees. Learn more about Arts postgraduate study at UC.
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Guide to studying postgraduate Arts
Postgraduate study at UC Arts enables you to extend your knowledge and apply it to complex problems in your chosen field. Our postgraduate options include certificates, diplomas, honours, master's, and doctoral degrees. Learn more about Arts postgraduate study at UC.
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Guide to studying postgraduate Arts
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Guide to studying postgraduate Arts
Postgraduate study at UC Arts enables you to extend your knowledge and apply it to complex problems in your chosen field. Our postgraduate options include certificates, diplomas, honours, master's, and doctoral degrees. Learn more about Arts postgraduate study at UC.
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Scholarships
20 August 2026
UC offers a range of scholarships every year to help fund our students' study. Some recognise academic excellence and sporting achievements, while others focus on social inclusion and are awarded on the basis of hardship. Search the scholarships available and apply online.
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Scholarships
UC offers a range of scholarships every year to help fund our students' study. Some recognise academic excellence and sporting achievements, while others focus on social inclusion and are awarded on the basis of hardship. Search the scholarships available and apply online.
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Scholarships
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Scholarships
UC offers a range of scholarships every year to help fund our students' study. Some recognise academic excellence and sporting achievements, while others focus on social inclusion and are awarded on the basis of hardship. Search the scholarships available and apply online.
