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.
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 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.
In this one-day short course, you'll learn how to improve your business writing skills and get your message across with ease, speed, precision and clarity.
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
Created with industry and based on dynamic research, the course develops students' core competencies in learning design through focussed studies that combine practice and essential knowledge.
The Master of Design is a postgraduate design degree that advances your design expertise and empowers your decision-making.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Bachelor of Design 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*
