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204 Master's degrees offered by the university
Geographic Information Systems
The Geographic Information Systems programme at the University of Otago is a comprehensive B.Sc. degree that explores spatial data and visualisation. Available for full-time study on campus, this three-year programme equips students with technical expertise in mapping technologies and remote sensing for global careers.
International Studies
The International Studies programme at the University of Otago is an intensive postgraduate degree delivered over one year of full-time study. This multidisciplinary course combines advanced coursework with a substantial research project. It is available for both full-time and part-time students through on-campus learning.
Bioengineering
The Bioengineering programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate study through M.Sc. and M.App.Sc. pathways. Students engage in full-time or part-time research at a world-class centre. This qualification focuses on developing medical technologies and clinical solutions over a one to two-year duration.
Molecular Biotechnology
The Molecular Biotechnology programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate training in the biological building blocks of life. Available as a Master, Postgraduate Diploma, or Certificate, this study mode includes full-time and part-time options. Students explore genetics and biochemistry over a one to two-year duration.
Education
The Education programme at the University of Otago is a three-year undergraduate degree available for full-time study. This flexible course explores how learning transforms lives through various social and psychological lenses. Students examine educational systems and human development to prepare for diverse professional sectors.
Economics
The Economics programme at the University of Otago offers flexible degree options including B.A., B.Com., and B.Sc. pathways. This full-time course provides a logical framework for decision-making and problem-solving. Students gain essential analytical skills while exploring global issues within a world-leading academic environment.
Anthropology
The Anthropology programme at the University of Otago offers a comprehensive B.A. degree exploring the cultural grounding of social life. This full-time, three-year course in Dunedin examines human variation and global change. Students develop ethical research skills while making the familiar strange and the exotic familiar.
Chaplaincy
The Chaplaincy programme at the University of Otago is a versatile postgraduate course designed for both aspiring and practising chaplains. Available as a Master’s, Postgraduate Diploma, or Certificate, it offers flexible distance learning over one to two years to enhance professional practice through modern scholarship.
Surveying
The Surveying programme at the University of Otago offers a comprehensive four-year BSurv degree. This full-time, on-campus course provides professional training in spatial science and land development. Students gain essential expertise in measurement and property law at New Zealand’s premier national centre for this discipline.
Bioethics
The Bioethics programme at the University of Otago is an undergraduate minor designed to explore the moral dimensions of science and medicine. Available for full-time or part-time study, this 90-point course integrates seamlessly with various degrees, providing essential critical reasoning skills over a flexible duration.
History
The History programme at the University of Otago offers a deep dive into human societies across time. Available as a B.A. or part of a combined degree, this full-time or part-time course provides flexible study modes. Students develop elite analytical skills while exploring global events from medieval eras to the modern day.
Film and Media Studies
The Film and Media Studies programme at the University of Otago is a comprehensive three-year Bachelor of Arts degree. Available for full-time study, this course explores screen technologies and digital culture. Students develop critical visual literacy and communication skills while examining the global media landscape.
Oral Pathology
The Oral Pathology programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate training through the PGDipClinDent and DClinDent pathways. This high-level curriculum focuses on diagnostic excellence and clinical dentistry. Students engage in full-time study at the Dunedin campus to master complex dental pathologies.
Geography
The Geography programme at the University of Otago offers flexible B.A. and B.Sc. degree options. Students can study full-time over three years, exploring the intersection of natural environments and human societies. This curriculum blends scientific research with social policy to address global sustainability challenges.
Geographic Information Systems
The Geographic Information Systems programme at the University of Otago is a comprehensive undergraduate course available as a B.Sc. degree. This full-time study option equips students with spatial data expertise over three years of study, combining academic theory with practical field experience in New Zealand.
Microbiology
The Microbiology programme at the University of Otago offers a comprehensive look into the microscopic world. Available as a full-time Bachelor of Science (BSc), this three-year degree explores human health, ecology, and disease. Students benefit from hands-on laboratory work and world-class research facilities in Dunedin.
Music
The Music programme at the University of Otago offers versatile degree options, including the B.Sc., B.A., and MusB. Students can study full-time with flexible pathways in performance, composition, or production. This undergraduate course provides world-class facilities for those seeking a creative career in the arts.
Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
The Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport programme at the University of Otago offers specialised postgraduate qualifications for doctors, nurses, and paramedics. Available via distance learning, these courses range from certificates to master's degrees, with durations spanning one to two years in part-time or full-time modes.
Health Management
The Health Management programme at the University of Otago offers advanced postgraduate study through a diploma or master's degree. This flexible programme, available for full-time or part-time study, combines public health and business administration to prepare professionals for leadership roles in the health sector.
Spanish
The Spanish programme at the University of Otago offers flexible study modes for students to master a language spoken by 500 million people. Available as a major or minor within various degrees, this undergraduate course explores Hispanic culture and literature over three years of full-time study in a supportive environment.