Overview

A Master of Arts - English at Massey University gives you the chance to study important literary genres and periods in depth. You’ll also explore the complexities of literary language and rhetoric.

Massey’s Master of Arts (English) offers you thorough coverage of great literature in English, from Shakespeare to the present day. Our courses are taught by active researchers who share your love of literature: they will introduce you to amazing writing and the reasons why it matters.

Career

Your love of literature and writing can take you into a range of professions where literacy, critical thinking and communication skills are highly valued. Employers appreciate the ability of Master of Arts (English) graduates to research effectively, analyse rigorously and communicate with style.

Through studying English you’ll develop a set of flexible interpersonal and professional skills that ensure you remain agile and able to take on future opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical and Creative Research

Rhetoric, Composition and the Teaching of Writing

Literary Revolutions: Romantic and Victorian Literature

Early Modern Drama: Form and Performance

Contemporary New Zealand Writers in an International Context

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Language Studies Linguistics

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To enter the Master of Arts (English) you will have been awarded or qualified for:

a Bachelor of Arts degree (or equivalent) with a major in the intended postgraduate subject, with at least a B grade average across the 200/300 level major courses
a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with a subject in the intended postgraduate subject or a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts with an endorsement in the intended postgraduate subject, or an equivalent qualification, with at least a B+ grade average across the 700-level courses for entry to the Research Pathway or a B grade average across the 700-level courses for entry to the Coursework Pathway.

You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

Tuition Fee

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International

34560 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34560 NZD per year during 18 months.
National

7178 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7178 NZD per year during 18 months.

National: $7,178.40 to $9,480.20

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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