First, New Zealand master's application conditions
1, academic qualifications:
Domestic students who want to enroll in New Zealand University directly must have a bachelor's degree from a regular domestic university. The professional background of the undergraduate course is not very similar to the postgraduate course to be enrolled. They can take the bridge course for the first half of the year or one year, and then enroll in the postgraduate course. After completing the bridge course, they can enter the postgraduate study.
2. Language conditions:
The English requirement of postgraduate courses is generally IELTS 6.5, such as business, liberal arts, engineering and other majors; There are also some majors with slightly higher IELTS scores. If students studying abroad can get the corresponding IELTS score, they can directly enter the postgraduate course; If you don't meet the requirements, you can go to the Language Institute under the University of New Zealand for language course training. After meeting certain requirements, you can enter the postgraduate stage.
Second, New Zealand master's course types
1, master of teaching
It means that the whole course is in class most of the time. Many universities in New Zealand offer 120,180,240 credit master's courses with a duration of 1-2 years. Master of teaching 120 credits 1 year, master of teaching 180 credits. Students can complete the course within 12- 18 months; It is a very good choice for some professionals who want to learn to charge, but don't want to leave the workplace for too long, or for new undergraduate graduates who want to further their studies. There are a wide range of subjects to choose from, including business, education, engineering, IT, tourism, food and so on.
New Zealand universities are also very clear about the admission criteria for teaching-oriented masters. As long as students achieve the corresponding academic performance, they can issue admission notices.
Generally speaking, most universities accept students' applications for master's degrees with 5 or 6 semesters or above. Many master's courses taught can accept interdisciplinary applications. Students only need to meet the admission criteria of teaching-oriented master's degree, and they can get the notice, so as to achieve the purpose of changing majors. Of course, students with the same major direction as undergraduate and master can also apply.
2. Master's degree in teaching
The teaching method of research-oriented master is similar to that of doctor, because there is no teaching content, and the whole learning process is mainly based on the research plan or research topic assigned by the tutor. After completing the research plan or topic specified at the time of admission, you can graduate smoothly. This course requires students to have independent research ability and language communication ability.
Third, New Zealand's master's study abroad is a popular major.
1, education major
Education is one of the major that many applicants with good English are keen on. New Zealand has two very good education majors to choose from, one is preschool education and the other is TESOL.
Early childhood education is a profession that has been in short supply for a long time in New Zealand, and it is also an industry supported by the government. Immigrants also have sufficient protection. Students who apply for pre-school education major need to think carefully about four sevens. If you plan to immigrate directly, you can directly apply for a one-year postgraduate diploma in preschool education, and you can directly register a kindergarten teacher in New Zealand after graduation.
If applicants want to engage in English education in the future, they can study TESOL for 1.5 to 2 years. In the future, you can go back to China to teach English, such as teaching English in an English education institution.
Recommended institutions: University of Auckland, Massey University.
2. Hotel and tourism management
As a country rich in tourism resources, New Zealand students majoring in hotel and tourism management have many job opportunities after graduation. Many colleges and universities in China have set up tourism management, travel agency management, hotel management and other majors, and New Zealand is a good choice for these students.
Recommended institutions: Auckland University of Technology, University of Waikato, Alacanterbury Institute of Technology, Wellington Institute of Technology.
3. Nursing specialty
New Zealand is a developed country. Similar to other developed countries, New Zealand is also facing the problem of population aging. At present, the shortage of nursing staff in New Zealand is becoming more and more serious, and nursing has become one of the most valued occupations in New Zealand. In New Zealand, nursing is included in the standard degree courses of universities or polytechnics, and you can further study for a master's degree in nursing. Nursing graduates are often favored by employers, and many students in this major are employed by employers before graduation. Nursing is also a popular major for New Zealand immigrants. If you like this industry, you can apply to study in New Zealand.
Recommended institutions: Massey University, Unitec National Institute of Technology, National UCOL Institute of Technology, Waikato Institute of Technology.
4. Engineering major
With the development of society, the demand of enterprises for senior engineering and technical personnel is increasing. This requires colleagues who set up engineering courses in schools to pay more attention to the cultivation of students' ability to acquire knowledge and overall quality. Engineering education in New Zealand pays attention to the combination of theory and practice, and at the same time gives students many internship opportunities. Therefore, New Zealand engineering graduates have strong adaptability, wide employment and high employment rate, which are favored by the majority of international students.
Recommended institutions: Canterbury University, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland University, Waikato University.
5. Media major
New Zealand's media industry is developing rapidly. Almost all the eight national universities in New Zealand have media majors, and many private universities also have media majors, providing a wide range of choices for international students. Media majors have broad employment prospects, and graduates can choose to work in news media, media companies, cultural companies, radio and television stations and other industries.
Recommended institutions: Auckland University of Technology, Victoria University, Waikato University, etc.