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You'll complete a mix of coursework and research working with some of New Zealand’s leading academic staff. Study the Graduate Diploma in Arts programme alongside students from around the world and emerge as an expert in your subject at the Victoria University of Wellington .
Flexible options
Take advantage of flexible study options to tailor your studies to your needs. You can choose from a range of courses, and TESOL, Applied Linguistics and Second Language Learning and Teaching students can study either on campus or by distance. You can complete your Master's in one year of full-time study or over two or three years part time. And for most programmes, you're also able to start studying at the beginning of any of the three trimesters during the year.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Foundations of Linguistics for Advanced Study

Preparation for Advanced Research in Linguistics

Quantitative Research in Applied Linguistics

Topics in Theoretical and Cognitive Linguistics

Topics in Linguistics at the Interfaces

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-23 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Disciplines

Art History Fine Arts View 11 other Masters in Fine Arts in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree with a B range average in a relevant subject.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33400 NZD / year

≈ 33400 NZD / year

Living costs

Wellington

New Zealand

1000 - 2300 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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