Master of Philosophy History (Research)

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants for postgraduate programs usually need a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. The entry requirement may specify a minimum score of 60% or higher in the previous academic degree.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 or 7.0, with no band below 6.
• TOEFL: Overall score of 90 with no individual section below 21.
• PTE: Overall score of 58, with a minimum of 50 in each section.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

The University of Waikato in New Zealand offers a range of scholarships specifically tailored to support international students pursuing their academic aspirations. These scholarships are designed to recognize academic excellence, promote diversity, and assist students in overcoming financial barriers to education.

International Excellence Scholarship: This merit-based scholarship is awarded to high-achieving international students enrolling in undergraduate or postgraduate programs at the University of Waikato. The scholarship covers a portion of tuition fees and is renewable based on academic performance.

International Bursary: The International Bursary aims to support outstanding students by providing a financial contribution toward tuition fees for the first year of study at the university. It is available to eligible international students undertaking full-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies.

Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme: This prestigious scholarship program is designed for exceptional international students who demonstrate leadership potential and excel academically. Recipients receive financial assistance along with additional support for leadership development and networking opportunities.

Pacific Excellence Scholarship: Dedicated to students from Pacific countries, this scholarship recognizes academic achievement and provides financial support to cover a portion of tuition fees for selected undergraduate or postgraduate programs.

Country-Specific Scholarships: The University of Waikato offers scholarships tailored to students from specific countries or regions. These scholarships vary in criteria and eligibility, aiming to support students from diverse backgrounds and nationalities.

Research Scholarships: For international students pursuing research degrees (Ph.D. or Master's by Research), the university offers various scholarships to support their research endeavors. These scholarships provide financial assistance, allowing students to focus on their studies and contribute to groundbreaking research initiatives at the university.

Graduates from the Master of Philosophy in History (Research) program at the University of Waikato have diverse career pathways in sectors that value advanced expertise in historical research, analysis, and interpretation.

Historical Researcher/Archivist: Professionals can work as historical researchers or archivists, conducting research, preserving historical records, managing archives, or contributing to historical projects in libraries, museums, or historical societies.

Academic Historian/Lecturer: Graduates may pursue careers in academia as historians or lecturers, teaching at universities, conducting historical research, and contributing to historical publications and scholarly journals.

Curator/Museum Specialist: Professionals can work as curators or museum specialists, managing collections, curating exhibitions, conducting research on historical artifacts, or contributing to museum education programs.

Historical Consultant/Writer: Graduates may become historical consultants or writers, providing expertise for historical documentaries, publications, media projects, or advising on historical accuracy in films, TV shows, or literature.

Heritage Manager/Conservation Officer: Professionals can work in heritage management or conservation, overseeing historical preservation projects, managing heritage sites, or working in governmental bodies focused on cultural heritage conservation.

Public Historian/Community Engagement Officer: Graduates may work as public historians or community engagement officers, engaging communities in local history projects, conducting oral history research, or organizing historical events.

Policy Analyst/Researcher: Professionals can work as policy analysts or researchers, contributing historical insights for government policy development, cultural policy, heritage legislation, or advocacy for historical preservation.

Historical Editor/Publisher: Graduates may work as historical editors or publishers, working for publishing houses, academic presses, or historical journals, editing historical manuscripts, or overseeing historical publications.

Genealogist/Family Historian: Professionals can specialize in genealogy or family history research, helping individuals trace their ancestry, conduct family history research, or work in genealogical societies.

Tourism Historian/Guide: Graduates may become tourism historians or guides, leading historical tours, developing historical tourism programs, or working in cultural heritage tourism.