New ZealandMaster's

Master of Professional Writing

The University of Waikato

Fee for international students

About NZ$30,000 a year (as of 2026)Typical for this university, not this programme's own fee.
Intakes
March
Duration
Not published
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Programme facts

Level
Master's
Duration
Not published
Language of teaching
Not published
Study mode
Not published
Credits
Not published
Intakes
MarchTypical for this country

Entry requirements

Typical for this university, not this programme's own requirement.

  • IELTS6.5 overall, no band below 6
  • TOEFL iBT90
  • PTE Academic58
  • Duolingo English Test120
Prerequisites
To be eligible to be considered for enrolment in the MPW, a student must have completed either: a bachelors degree (or equivalent) with at least a B grade average across the 300 level papers, or a bachelors degree with Honours (or equivalent) with at least second class honours (second division). Applicants for the MPW programme must submit a writing sample as part of their application. Your sample should include: Two or three pieces of writing, with a total maximum of 5000 words, including: A piece of creative prose and/or poetry One example of professional or academic writing Students who are ineligible to continue with the Degree may be eligible to graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate. For the latest information about admission requirements please refer to the catalogue of papers . If you have any questions and need more advice contact one of our friendly student advisors phone: 0800 800 145 or +64 7 838 4080 or email: alpss@waikato.ac.nz MPW Degree Regulations

Source: Official university website

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