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38 Master's degrees offered by the university

Psychology
The Psychology course from University of Waikato involves advanced study in an Arts subject and is intended for those who want to deepen their knowledge of that subject. The degree will prepare you for a variety of psychology-relevant careers.
Political Science
The Political Science course at the University of Waikato involves advanced study in an Arts subject and is intended for those who want to deepen their knowledge of that subject. The degree helps applicants to build the skills required to work in their chosen field.
Counselling
The Counselling course at University of Waikato has specifically been designed for professional counsellors or supervisors interested in leadership roles within the New Zealand counselling profession.
Anthropology
The Anthropology programme at the University of Waikato will teach you the skills to work independently and see a major project through to completion. These are characteristics that are highly sought after by employers.
Political Science
The Political Science course at the University of Waikato is a one-year research-based degree in which candidates undertake a programme of supervised research which critically investigates a topic of substance and significance.
Sociology
The Sociology course at the University of Waikato involves advanced study in an Arts subject and is intended for those who want to deepen their knowledge of that subject. The degree helps applicants to build the skills required to work in their chosen field.
Māori and Indigenous Studies
The Māori and Indigenous Studies programme offered at University of Waikato is a one-year research-based degree in which candidates undertake a programme of supervised research which critically investigates a topic of substance and significance.
Leadership Communication
The Leadership Communication course offered at University of Waikato will bring you closer to the frontiers of knowledge in your specialist field, and prepare you for leadership roles that require a high level of critical thinking and information analysis.
Population Studies and Demography
Studying for the Population Studies and Demography programme at the University of Waikato challenges you to take your understanding of theoretical subject matter to an advanced level.
Sociology
Studying the Sociology course at the University of Waikato challenges you to take your understanding of theoretical subject matter to an advanced level.
Māori and Indigenous Studies
The Māori and Indigenous Studies course at the University of Waikato involves advanced study in an Arts subject and is intended for those who want to deepen their knowledge of that subject. The degree helps applicants to build the skills required to work in their chosen field.
Counselling Studies
This Counselling Studies programme at the University of Waikato is designed for educational practitioners who have graduated and seek to enhance their skills, knowledge, and gain career advancement in the field of Education. Papers focus on areas such as curriculum, pedagogy, or policy development.
Psychology
The Psychology programme at the University of Waikato is a one-year research-based degree in which candidates undertake a programme of supervised research which critically investigates a topic of substance and significance.
Public Policy
Studying for the Public Policy at the University of Waikato challenges you to take your understanding of theoretical subject matter to an advanced level.
Economics
The Economics course at the University of Waikato will bring you closer to the frontiers of knowledge in your specialist field, and prepare you for leadership roles that require a high level of critical thinking and information analysis.
Psychology
Studying for the Psychology course from University of Waikato challenges you to take your understanding of theoretical subject matter to an advanced level.
Behaviour Analysis
The Master of Professional Practice in Behaviour Analysis at the University of Waikato is a two-year, full-time programme delivered in a public study mode. This advanced qualification focuses on evidence-based practice and ethical education, preparing students for professional roles in applied behaviour analysis.
Geography
The Geography programme at the University of Waikato is the only solely human geography programme in New Zealand. involves advanced study in an Arts subject and is intended for those who want to deepen their knowledge of that subject.
Geography
Studying the Geography programme at the University of Waikato challenges you to take your understanding of theoretical subject matter to an advanced level.
Economics
The Economics course at the University of Waikato challenges you to take your understanding of theoretical subject matter to an advanced level.