The Master's programme consists of 3 courses plus a Supervised Research Project.

1. For students who have completed a USP Postgraduate Diploma in Pacific Studies: DG400 or ED459 or SO403; plus two 400-level elective courses with Pacific content, approved by Senate or its delegate; plus a Supervised Research Project;
2. For students who have completed a Postgraduate Diploma or Honours Degree in another discipline: DG400 or ED459 or SO403; plus PA402 or PA409; plus PA418 or PA419 plus a Supervised Research Project .