OtaMaster of Arts (Coursework)University of Otago · Dunedin, New Zealand

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

CV or resume

Up-to-date CV outlining education and experience.

Academic transcripts

From all universities attended; certified English translation if needed.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with B average (Otago equivalent); Bachelor's degree majoring in the subject(s) of study proposed with average grade of at least B; or equivalent.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Must major in the proposed MA(Coursework) subject. Subjects include Anthropology, Communication Studies, Film and Media Studies, Geography, and others listed in the MA(Coursework) Schedule.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); University postgraduate minimum. Required if prior study was not in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (writing 4.5) | Old scale: 90 overall (writing 21); Postgraduate minimum. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026.; Postgraduate minimum. Old scale applies to tests before 21 Jan 2026.

Historical admission data is not published.