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.
There is global demand for professionals with strong analytics skills who can help organisations meet the increasing challenges of organising, storing and manipulating huge quantities of data. The Master of Analytics addresses this demand.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Relevant bachelor's degree in mathematical sciences (or equivalent) with a B grade average in 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 subject to completion of any relevant prerequisite courses.
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.
Massey's Master of Analytics will equip you with technical ability and competence in devising data-driven solutions. These are the skills needed to transform massive amounts of data into insights that enable better decision making and innovation both in the private and public sectors.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Master of Analytics you will:
have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor's degree in the subject in which you intend to specialise, or equivalent, with a minimum B grade average in the highest level courses
have sufficient background in statistical analysis tools to satisfy the Academic Board that you have the capacity to undertake the programme.
You will provide the following documents:
Verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
Provide a current CV showing all relevant work experience with statistical software.