There are many reasons why you should study your master’s degree in NZ. Yes, it’s a beautiful paradise. But in terms of your education and future, there’s huge benefits to getting your master’s degree in NZ.

In NZ, your undergraduate bachelor’s degree is three or four years long. And, for many roles, that’s enough. But if you want to specialise, work in a higher-paying role, or choose a career that needs higher education, you may need a master’s degree. These are typically 18 months to two years long and provide you with a depth of knowledge and specialisation that gives you an advantage in the job market.

Higher Pay and Better Employment Options

Not everyone has the ability to do post-grad studies, and so those that persevere are rewarded. Not only are roles better, but the salary reflects the extra education required. You can specialise in niche areas, which results in higher compensation.

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Better Job Satisfaction

A master’s degree isn’t just about finding a good job though- it’s also about finding satisfaction in your career. If you’ve done an undergraduate degree and realised you’re super interested in a specific niche, studying and then working in this field gives so much more job satisfaction. You can deep dive into what makes your heart happy, meet other people with similar interests, and truly nerd out into obscure things no-one else knows about.

Take Steps to a PhD

For those who love academia or really want to contribute to the world’s knowledge, a PhD is the pinnacle of success. And a master’s degree is part of the journey to get there. Doing a research-based masters gives you valuable skills on research, and some understanding of how long and exhausting the process is. This is valuable because it helps you understand if you want to do a PhD still, and it’s great to show your institution when applying for a PhD as it shows you understand the process.

It's not unheard of for master’s research to be published and is a great way to become a research assistant that further bolsters PhD applications. NZ is well respected in terms of research.

Pathway to PR in NZ

Finally, a master’s degree could be a pathway to permanent residency in NZ. There are many, many roles on the skills shortage list that require high levels of education. By studying your master’s, you’re equipping yourself for roles that are highly skilled and in demand. There are plenty of examples where an undergrad degree is simply not enough.

On NZ’s skill shortage list and ‘Green List’, there are many roles which allow you to skip all the temporary visas, and apply straight to residency. This is due to far fewer people skilled in these in-demand roles. NZ not only wants to attract people to work in those roles, but to stay in NZ long term (forever, even).

Psychology and Psychiatry

In NZ, to practice as a clinical psychologist, you need an undergraduate and a master’s degree, at the very least. While a PhD is desirable (and can also mean you can practice as a psychiatrist), adding a Master in Psychology qualifies you to work in this high-demand role.

Healthcare Roles

There is an intense need for a huge range of healthcare roles in NZ. With very few exceptions, they require a post graduate degree such as a master’s at the very minimum.

Engineering

While some basic roles will let you scrape by with a BEng (Hons), many require a master’s degree also. This allows specialisation into highly skilled areas.

IT

While there’s demand for web and app developers, there’s also a huge need for highly skilled AI, ML, and IT security workers. These subjects are covered in an undergrad, but not in much depth. A master’s degree allows you to deep dive into these complex subjects.

Want to Study Your Masters in NZ?

Give us a call at IDP. We understand you want the best for your future, and can help you make the best decisions to get there. From choosing your career path, the best master degree to complement it, to the ideal tertiary institution, we have the knowledge and experience to advise you.