Postgraduate study in History
What you can study in History
Postgraduate study in History allows you to extend your skills and pursue specialised areas of historical research to suit your interests. You are encouraged to become familiar with current debates on the nature of history and with the major theoretical developments which have influenced the field in the past 20 years.
Study and research opportunities reflect staff research expertise in History:
- New Zealand social, political and cultural history
- Māori history
- Modern US history
- The Pacific Islands and their historical development
- Australian history
- Chinese, Japanese and Southeast Asian history
- Medieval, early modern and modern European history
- War, peace and international affairs
- Sexuality
- Science and technology
- Medicine
- Gender
- Race
- Religion
- Film
Entry requirements
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History
A BA or Bachelor of Global Studies with a major in History. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 45 points above Stage II in the major.
The following subjects may also be considered for entry: African American Studies, American Studies, Art History, European Studies, Indigenous Studies, Native American Studies, Pacific Studies.
Master of Arts in History
120-point (one-year) MA
A BA(Hons) or PGDipArts in History with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher. There are higher requirements for some research options.
The following subjects may also be considered for entry: African American Studies, American Studies, Art History, European Studies, Indigenous Studies, Native American Studies, Pacific Studies.
180-point (18-month) MA
A BA with a major in History. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II including at least 45 points in the major.
The following subjects may also be considered for entry: African American Studies, American Studies, Art History, European Studies, Indigenous Studies, Native American Studies, Pacific Studies.
Structuring your specialisation in History
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History
Consult the BA(Hons) schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.
2024 BA(Hons) schedule for History
Master of Arts in History
Consult the MA schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.
Courses
Explore the courses you can take as part of a specialisation in History:
Scholarships and awards
Help and advice
Our friendly staff will provide you with advice on planning your degree and enrolling in your courses at Student Hubs.
If you would like to find out more about studying History, you can contact a Postgraduate Adviser.