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    Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies MCTS
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    Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies MCTS

    University of Auckland

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    New Zealand, Auckland

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Credit point

    120 Points

    Campuses

    City

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2026
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 18 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 42,828  / year
    Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

    Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies MCTS

    About

    Make sense of conflict, help build safer communities and make the world a more secure place.

    In this interdisciplinary programme you can advance your knowledge through the study of war, ethnic and religious conflict, cybercrime, terrorism and radicalisation.

    You can learn from researchers who have worked for international institutions such as the United Nations and World Bank.

    If you would like to know more about the MCTS, please contact Dr Chris Wilson at chris.wilson@auckland.ac.nz.

    Disciplines

    Arts

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    2025 entry requirements

    My highest qualification is from:

    Programme requirements

    Minimum programme requirements

    Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

    • Study option
      Taught 120 points
      Grade required
      GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

      Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

    • Study option
      Taught 180 points
      Grade required
      GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

      Bachelors degree

    • Study option
      Research 120 points
      Grade required
      GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

      Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

    Further programme requirements

    Select your study option:

    You must have completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree, or Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in a relevant subject with a GPA of 5.0, or have equivalent prior study.

    In exceptional circumstances, these you may be eligible for this programme if the relevant Associate Dean Academic, or nominee, determines that you have a Bachelors degree and relevant practical, professional, or scholarly experience that is equivalent to one year of postgraduate study.

    You must have completed either

    • a Bachelors degree with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in a relevant subject, or equivalent prior study
    • a Bachelors degree with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above stage II in a relevant subject
    • a Bachelors degree in a relevant subject, or have equivalent prior study, and passed 60 points of relevant courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Arts with a GPA of 5.0 or higher (provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded)

    In exceptional circumstances these requirements may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic, or nominee, if they determine you have at least three years of relevant practical, professional, or scholarly experience.

    You must have completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in a relevant discipline with a GPA of 5.0. This programme draws upon multiple disciplines to study conflict and terrorism, so a wide range of backgrounds will be considered.

    Programme requirements

    Minimum programme requirements

    Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

    • Study option
      Taught 120 points
      Grade required
      GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

      One year of postgraduate study or a four-year undergraduate degree

    • Study option
      Taught 180 points
      Grade required
      GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

      An undergraduate degree

    • Study option
      Research 120 points
      Grade required
      GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

      One year of postgraduate study or a four-year undergraduate degree

    • Qualification
      IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System
      Score required
      6.5

    Further programme requirements

    Select your study option:

    You must have completed a one-year postgraduate qualification following an undergraduate degree, or an equivalent four-year undergraduate degree, in a relevant discipline at a recognised university (or similar institution). You will need a GPE of 5.0.

    This programme draws upon multiple disciplines to study conflict and terrorism, so a wide range of backgrounds will be considered.

    You must have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 5.0. This programme draws upon multiple disciplines to study conflict and terrorism, so a wide range of backgrounds will be considered.

    You must have completed a one-year postgraduate qualification following an undergraduate degree, or an equivalent four-year undergraduate degree, in a relevant discipline at a recognised university (or similar institution). You will need a GPE of 5.0.

    This programme draws upon multiple disciplines to study conflict and terrorism, so a wide range of backgrounds will be considered.

    Career

    Where could this programme take you?

    Develop the specialist knowledge and skills for careers in government and security, international organisations, policy making, peacekeeping and post-conflict development. Our graduates in this field have careers in government agencies, non-governmental and corporate organisations in a number of countries.

    Jobs related to this programme

    • Conflict analyst
    • Counterterrorism analyst
    • Development consultant
    • Disaster management specialist
    • Humanitarian worker
    • Intelligence analyst
    • Peace and reconciliation advisor
    • Policy advisor

    Student career planning service

    Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    NZD 42,828 

    Application Fee

    NZD  
    University of Auckland

    Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies MCTS

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