The Master of Creative Writing (MCW) is a 180-credit programme that can follow on immediately from your bachelor's degree in any subject.
Entry Requirements
This programme is a selected entry programme. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.
To enter the Master of Creative Writing you will:
have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor's degree with at least a B grade average across the 200 and 300-level specialisation courses, or
have a bachelor's with honours degree or a postgraduate diploma in arts in Creative Writing, Expressive Arts or English, with at least a B grade average for the qualification.
You will be selected into the programme on the basis of a process which includes providing:
a summary of your research interests: a brief (one to two paragraphs) outline of your proposed MCW thesis, summarising your proposed creative project (about 70% of the thesis) and proposed critical project (about 30% of the thesis). Please indicate the genre in which you would like to write your creative thesis in this outline. Critical projects usually take the form of a literary essay, a craft essay, or an exegesis
a portfolio of your creative writing (please refer below)
confirmation that your creative writing portfolio is your own personal work.
If you have a bachelor's with honours degree or postgraduate diploma in arts in Creative Writing, Expressive Arts or English as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification in accordance with the limits specified in the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
The Graduate Certificate in Arts enables you to gain knowledge in a specific area of the humanities and social sciences. You can use it to study another subject area without completing a second bachelor's degree.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Graduate Certificate in Arts you will have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor's degree.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
The Graduate Diploma in Arts enables you to study another subject without completing a second bachelor's degree. The graduate diploma is a bridging tool to gain the equivalent of an undergraduate major in a specific area so you can go on to postgraduate study.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Graduate Diploma in Arts you will have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
Do you love working with food and want to become a creative professional in this field? The Diploma in Culinary Arts is an advanced professional cookery qualification that covers the theoretical and practical skills to work in a professional culinary environment.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirementsIf you have New Zealand qualifications
Completion of Year 12
NCEA: 48 level 2 credits or higher including eight level 2 credits in any one subject from Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Art History, Media Studies, Social Studies, Te Reo Maori, Te Reo Rangatira, Business Studies, Economics, Physical Education
CIE: 60 points on the UCAS Tariff, including any one subject similar to the NCEA subjects listed above
IB: Completion of Year 12
If you have qualifications from another country
See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic) of 5.5 overall with all bands 5.0 or higher; or equivalent.
The practical side of this programme involves using commercial kitchen tools and equipment and requires you to demonstrate a level of skill that doesn't compromise any health and safety standards for yourself and others.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts offers you a pathway for advanced studies in a subject area of your choice.
Entry Requirements
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.
To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Psychology) you will have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a Psychology major, with at least a B- grade average in the 300-level Psychology courses, or equivalent.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
Note: The School of Psychology is facing unprecedented demand for postgraduate Psychology specialisations. The Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (No specialisation - Psychology pathway) has now been closed for the 2022 intake.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Postgraduate Certificate in Arts you will have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor of Arts (or equivalent) with a major in the intended postgraduate subject.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
Note: This programme may have an on-campus or in-person requirement and therefore requires that students submit a current My Vaccine Pass on enrolment.
Entry Requirements
This programme is a selected entry programme. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.
We are looking for creative, enthusiastic and dedicated students who demonstrate skill and passion for design and the visual arts.
To enter the Bachelor of Design with Honours programme you will:
submit a portfolio (if you do well in NCEA Level 2 art, design or technology (or equivalent) you may not need to submit a portfolio. See details below.)
Develop expertise in interaction design for a range of contexts, technologies and platforms. Work on a variety of design projects and access our outstanding facilities.
Go beyond your bachelor's degree and delve deep into a subject that interests you.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Master of Arts 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.
If you have a BA (Hons) or PGDipArts in the intended Master of Arts subject as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification in accordance with the limits specified in the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations.
To enter the Master of Arts (Psychology) you will have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor's degree with a major in Psychology having achieved at least a B grade average in the 300-level Psychology specialisation courses, or equivalent.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
The Certificate in Visual Arts is made up of four courses from the first year of our Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Creative Media Production and Bachelor of Maori Visual Arts programmes.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this programme, outside of university admission regulations. No portfolio is required.
If you wish to participate in university study without having to commit to completing a large set of courses, the Certificate in Arts could be right for you. It is also a good choice if you wish to take a few interest courses at university level.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this programme, outside of university admission regulations.
It's a flexible programme of study with lots of choice. You'll be introduced to the basics of art and design: creative thinking visual communication specialist skills critical awareness. No portfolio is required, just passion.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this programme, outside of university admission regulations. No portfolio is required.
The Bachelor of Arts will make you a responsible, world-conscious citizen. You'll apply your knowledge and transferable skills to real-life scenarios. Prepare to become a free and original thinker who will lead Aotearoa New Zealand into the future and help solve some of the world's big problems.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this programme, outside of university admission regulations.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism is based on leading overseas journalism qualifications. It is for those with no journalism experience who wish to enter the industry, or those with some experience who wish to develop specialist knowledge.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism you will:
have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor's degree or equivalent, with at least a B- grade average in the 300-level majoring courses or equivalent
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
The Graduate Diploma in Journalism enables you to study another subject without completing a second bachelor's degree. The graduate diploma is a bridging tool to gain the equivalent of an undergraduate major in a specific area so you can go on to postgraduate study.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Graduate Diploma in Journalism you will:
have been awarded or qualified for an undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification, or
have been admitted to the qualification on the basis of equivalent relevant professional experience.
To ensure this qualification is right for you, you will be required to submit a short personal statement detailing why you wish to study this qualification and your relevant industry experience (if any).
If you already have an undergraduate degree, you are strongly advised to consider doing the Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism.
Industrial design is an exciting and rapidly evolving profession. AUT industrial and product design graduates are award-winning and well-prepared for a changing future. Join us, and gain practical skills and industry connections.
Interested in postgraduate study in visual arts? The Master of Visual Arts is an interdisciplinary research degree for creative professionals.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Bachelor of Visual Arts or equivalent with a B grade average or higher in the courses at level 7 or above
In exceptional circumstances, an applicant who does not meet the requirements above, but who has an appropriate combination of academic and professional experience may be considered for admission
Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio of work and attend a selection interview
Admission is based on the submission of a proposal outlining the territory of exploration, and the nature of the project to be undertaken by the applicant. It is useful and usual for potential applicants to make an appointment to discuss their interests, before submitting their proposal.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent
A Massey Bachelor of Arts is your passport to discovering, questioning and understanding the big issues and big ideas. Discover new ways of making sense of life in the 21st century. You'll explore humanity's richness and diversity, its conflicts and cataclysms, its triumphs of art and knowledge.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this programme, outside of university admission regulations.
