These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.
The MA offers you a range of choices. There are research and taught degrees, one (120-point) or two-year (240-point) options depending on your entry qualification, and more than 40 subjects for study.
Your academic background may enable you to study a subject different to that of your previous specialization.
The research masters gives you an exciting opportunity to contribute to the knowledge in your field by completing a substantial research project alongside some of New Zealand’s leading scholars.
In a taught masters you can deepen your knowledge in small classes, enjoy close interaction with academic staff, and complete a smaller research project.
You can study Statistics as a postgraduate specialisation in either Faculty of Science or Faculty of Arts programmes.
Statistics applies to almost any field, ranging from scientific research to business management and media analysis. From designing an experiment to evaluate a new medical treatment to analysing data gathered by an ecologist, the diversity of applications is immense.
There are different options to consider when choosing your postgraduate qualification in Statistics.
While the taught masters is a programme with a professional focus and essential to work as a professional statistician, the research masters is an advanced programme to develop your research skills with the intention to progress to doctoral study in Statistics.
$51,166
| Cost of living | 1 person | $9,804 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $15,080 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $36,086 |
Taught 120 points:
You need to have completed a postgraduate qualification (BA(Hons) or PGDipArts), following an undergraduate degree, from a recognised university (or similar institution) in a similar discipline to your intended subject.
You will require a GPE of 5.0 (70%-74.9%).
If you do not meet the GPE requirement, the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts is an appropriate pathway to the 120-point Master of Arts.
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