Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts at Massey University offers you a pathway for advanced studies in a subject area of your choice.

Why arts and humanities?

Studying arts is transformative. Employers, industries and the labour market of the future need people who can thrive in an ever-changing global marketplace. Learn to effectively challenge and critique new ideas. Advance your study at postgraduate level. You’ll enhance your communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills so you can take on the opportunities that the future holds and thrive as a leader in your field.

Shape future innovation

The arts and humanities subjects are your passport to all the world’s wonderful places. Studying at a higher level will open doors to new cultures, communities and opportunities, driving your ability to champion creative and innovative solutions for complex global issues.

Career

As an arts graduate with a postgraduate qualification, you can expect to contribute positively to a wide range of fields such as:

civil services and the defence force
communications, public relations and marketing
education and professional development
health, social services and community development
international business and development
policy development and analysis
public service
business
research and teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Defence and Security Studies
Economics
Geography
English
Education
Geospatial Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 48 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

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Anthropology International Relations Sociology View 25 other Masters in Sociology in New Zealand

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Required

To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts you will have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in the intended postgraduate subject, or equivalent.
You will need to have achieved a grade average in your bachelor degree that demonstrates an adequate level of preparation for the postgraduate programme. This normally means that a B- grade average or above is required.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

Tuition Fee

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International

34560 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34560 NZD per year during 12 months.
National

7178 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7178 NZD per year during 12 months.

National: $7,178.40 to $9,480.20

Living costs for Palmerston North

1100 - 2100 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Arts.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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