Course details

Summary

Engage in advanced scholarship and contribute your own research to the existing knowledge in your field.

In a research masters you can contribute to the existing knowledge in your field by defining and managing a research project alongside some of New Zealand’s leading scholars.

In a taught masters you can deepen your knowledge in small classes with these leading scholars and complete a smaller research project such as a dissertation.

Logic and Computation

Logic and Computation studies the laws and methods of reasoning with symbolic representations, including human languages and digital information systems. We examine the structure, design and limitations of symbolic representations and procedures in human thought and computer software. Logic and Computation uses ideas and techniques from Computer Science, Linguistics, Mathematics and Philosophy. It could suit you if you are capable of creative, speculative thought as well as precise calculation and problem solving.

At postgraduate level the focus is on supervised research with staff, all of whom are actively engaged in research in the field at an international level. You can also take courses taught by the contributing disciplinary areas.

Logic and Computation and your career

Logic and Computation could lead to a research career in universities or the IT industry. It can also be useful for any career requiring skills in analysis, precise and creative thinking and the ability to communicate clearly, for example in business analysis.

Required course of study

120-point (one-year) MA

The 120-point MA requires one year of full-time study, with admission from a BA(Hons) or PGDipArts. It is available as either a research or taught masters.

240-point (two-year) MA

The 240-point MA requires two consecutive years of full-time study, with admission from a BA or approved equivalent qualification. It is available as either a research or taught masters.

Further study options

Doctor of Philosophy

Master of Arts Other Subjects: Ancient History, Anthropology, Applied Linguistics, Art History, Asian Studies, Chinese, Criminology, Development Studies, Drama, Economics, Education, Employment Relations and Organization Studies, English, French, Gender Studies, Geography, German, Greek, History, Italian, Japanese, Languages and Literature, Latin, Linguistics, 毛利 Studies, Mathematics, Media, Film and Television, Museums and Cultural Heritage, Music, 毛利 Studies, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Screen Production, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, Translation Studies.

Entry criteria

Admission for 120-point (1 year) programme: applicants must have completed a BA(Hons) or PGDipArts in Logic and Computation with at least Second Class Honours, First Division. Admission for 240-point (2 years) programme: applicants must have completed a BA with a major in History. They must have an average grade of B or higher in at least 45 points above Stage II in the major.

English language requirements: