Duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: Varies
Next start date
2026 Semester One – 2 March
2026 Semester Two – 20 July
Available locations
City
Points
120
Programme type
Postgraduate
Taught options available

Programme overview

The MProfStuds is a masters degree with a professional focus. It can be a useful way to continue your postgraduate study if you already have a masters degree.

Specialisations available:

  • Data Science
  • Digital Security
  • Education
  • Food Safety*
  • Mathematics Education
*The specialisation in Food Safety has been suspended and is no longer accepting applications.

Programme structure

  • 120 points
  • Advanced taught courses in your chosen specialisation
  • May include a dissertation, depending on your specialisation
  • One year full-time or up to two years part-time for a research masters
  • One year full-time or up to four years part-time for a taught masters
  • Mathematics Education may be taken as a research masters

You can find the requirements for your study in the MProfStuds Schedule.

Postgraduate pathway

Download the Science postgraduate pathway (117KB, PDF)

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Subjects available in this programme

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

2025 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

  • Study option
    Taught 120 points
    Grade required
    GPA Grade Point Average 3.0
  • Study option
    Research 120 points
    Grade required
    GPA Grade Point Average 3.0

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Select your study option:

You must have completed one of the following:

  • A four-year bachelors degree
  • An honours degree
  • A bachelors degree and a one-year professional qualification or three years’ professional experience relevant to the area that you would like to study.

 

  • To enrol in the Education specialisation you need to have at least three years’ teaching experience.
  • To enrol in the Mathematics Education specialisation you need to have at least three years’ teaching experience and currently hold a teaching position.
  • To enrol in the Teaching Chinese in Schools specialisation you need to have attained a proficiency level in Chinese of at least HSK Level 5 or equivalent.

You must have completed one of the following:

  • A four-year bachelors degree
  • An honours degree
  • A bachelors degree and a one-year professional qualification or three years’ professional experience relevant to the area that you would like to study.

 

  • To enrol in the Education specialisation you need to have at least three years’ teaching experience.
  • To enrol in the Mathematics Education specialisation you need to have at least three years’ teaching experience and currently hold a teaching position.
  • To enrol in the Teaching Chinese in Schools specialisation you need to have attained a proficiency level in Chinese of at least HSK Level 5 or equivalent.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

  • Study option
    Taught 120 points
    Grade required
    GPE Grade Point Equivalent 3.0
  • Study option
    Research 120 points
    Grade required
    GPE Grade Point Equivalent 3.0
  • Qualification
    IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System
    Score required
    6.5
    • No bands less than 6.0.
    • Translation specialisation has a higher requirement.

    See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Select your study option:

You must have completed one of the following:

  • A four-year bachelors degree (which includes one year of postgraduate-level study)
  • A one-year postgraduate degree
  • A bachelors degree and a one-year professional qualification or three years professional experience relevant to the area that you would like to study.

You will need a GPE of at least 3.0 and for some specialisations a higher GPE will be required.

  • To enrol in the Education specialisation you need to have at least three years’ teaching experience.
  • To enrol in the Mathematics Education specialisation you need to have at least three years’ teaching experience and currently hold a teaching position.
  • To enrol in the Teaching Chinese in Schools specialisation you need to have attained a proficiency level in Chinese of at least HSK Level 5 or equivalent.
  • To enrol in the Translation specialisation you need to have an IELTS Academic overall score of 7.0 with no bands less than 6.5. Alternatively, for non-native speakers of English, you need to have at least three years of tertiary education in the English medium.

You must have completed one of the following:

  • A four-year bachelors degree (which includes one year of postgraduate-level study)
  • A one-year postgraduate degree
  • A bachelors degree and a one-year professional qualification or three years professional experience relevant to the area that you would like to study.

You will need a GPE of at least 3.0 and for some specialisations a higher GPE will be required.

  • To enrol in the Education specialisation you need to have at least three years’ teaching experience.
  • To enrol in the Mathematics Education specialisation you need to have at least three years’ teaching experience and currently hold a teaching position.
  • To enrol in the Teaching Chinese in Schools specialisation you need to have attained a proficiency level in Chinese of at least HSK Level 5 or equivalent.
  • To enrol in the Translation specialisation you need to have an IELTS Academic overall score of 7.0 with no bands less than 6.5. Alternatively, for non-native speakers of English, you need to have at least three years of tertiary education in the English medium.
For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

How much does a Master of Professional Studies cost per year?

2025 fees

Domestic students
NZ$9,033.60 – $10,892.40*
International students
NZ$41,594 – $52,842*

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,108.80 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

See course fees for each faculty

Find out about financial support information

Scholarships and awards

Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.

Student loans and allowances

Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.

Cost of living

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For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Key dates

1 December start available for 120-point research masters only, subject to supervisor availability.

The Mathematics Education specialisation starts in Summer School.

Please note, for international students, EDUC-T2MPS major/specialisation is exempt from the Semester Two closing date.

Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Application closing dates

Semester One 2025
8 December 2024
Semester Two 2024
4 July 2024

Start dates

Here are the start dates for the programme.

Other important dates

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Where could this programme take you?

Our professional programmes can sharpen the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in your chosen field or progress your existing career. An MProfStuds will highlight you as holding the skills to participate in your chosen field and contribute to its advancement.

Further study options

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