Massey University Courses

The Postgraduate Diploma in Design is a selected entry programme. This means there are extra requirements you must meet.

To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Design you will:

• have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor of Design or equivalent, with an adequate grade point average
• submit a portfolio of design work
• take part in an interview if required.

Selection is based on your academic background, portfolio and interview (if required).

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

Late applications may be accepted, subject to available spaces

To enter the Graduate Diploma in Aviation you will:

• have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, or
• have demonstrated equivalent practical, professional and/or scholarly experience
• meet the prerequisite requirements for the 200-level courses.

If you do not have a bachelor's degree, you will need to supply a copy of your CV including academic and work history.

There are no specific entry requirements for the Bachelor of Commercial Music, outside of university admission regulations.

However for the Bachelor of Commercial Music (Music Practice) you must register for an audition. You should apply for entry to this degree before registering for your audition and you will be assessed for selection into the programme.

We also recommend you join us for a consultation if you're applying for Music Technology or Music Industry, to make sure it's right for you.

• Register for an audition or optional consultation

To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Agribusiness you will have been awarded or qualified for:

• an agricultural or business-related bachelor's degree, or equivalent, at an appropriate level of academic achievement (normally minimum B- average over 300-level majoring courses), or
• a bachelor's degree or equivalent and have completed at least three years of relevant work experience.

If you are applying with work experience please supply a curriculum vitae (CV) to support your application.

To enter the Master of Agribusiness you will have been awarded or qualified for:

• a bachelor's degree in agriculture or a business-related subject with a B+ grade average or higher over the qualifying 300-level courses, or equivalent, or
• a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with a B+ grade average or higher over the qualifying 300-level courses and at least three years of relevant work experience, or
• a Bachelor of AgriCommerce/Agribusiness with Honours with Second Class Honours, Division I or higher or equivalent, or
• a Postgraduate Diploma in Agribusiness with a B+ grade average or higher, or equivalent.

If you are applying with the work experience option, you will supply a curriculum vitae (CV) to support your application.

If you have a Bachelor of AgriCommerce/Agribusiness with Honours or a Postgraduate Diploma in Agribusiness 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.

This qualification includes a 90 credit thesis. Please provide a short summary of your research interests (200 words or less) when you apply for this qualification.

To enter the Postgraduate Certificate in Science and Technology you will:

• have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor's degree in the sciences, technology or engineering with a major in the intended postgraduate subject, or equivalent, or
• a bachelor's degree in the sciences, technology or engineering followed by a Graduate Certificate in Science and Technology comprising approved 300-level courses in the intended postgraduate subject, or
• any bachelor's degree followed by a Graduate Diploma in Science and Technology comprising approved 300-level courses in the intended postgraduate subject, or
• have completed extensive relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience equivalent to the undergraduate requirements as approved by the University.

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

To enter the Master of Health Service Management, you will have been awarded or qualified for:

• a relevant bachelor's degree, having achieved a grade average of at least a B- in the highest level courses, or equivalent, or
• a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Service Management with a B- grade average, or equivalent.

If you have a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Service Management 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.

To enter the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) you will have been awarded or qualified for a:

• Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent qualification with a major in the intended postgraduate subject with at least a B grade average over the 200 and 300-level specialisation courses, or close equivalent, or
• Bachelor of Arts degree with a minor in the intended postgraduate subject, followed by a Graduate Certificate in Arts endorsed in the intended postgraduate subject with at least a B grade average over the 200 and 300-level specialisation courses, or close equivalent, or
• Bachelor of Arts degree followed by a Graduate Diploma of Arts in the intended postgraduate subject with at least a B grade average over the 200 and 300-level specialisation courses, or close equivalent.

To enter the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Psychology) you will have been awarded or qualified for a:

• Bachelor degree with a major in Psychology with 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.

This programme is a selected entry programme. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.

To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Practice you will:

• have been awarded or qualified for a master's degree in psychology which is approved as meeting Psychologists Board requirements
• be in employment (paid or unpaid) in a workplace where activities require engagement in psychologically based practice
• have arranged for approved supervision in the field
• meet the requirements set down by the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 as being a fit and proper person to be registered
• be accepted into the programme by a selection process including the below.

You will need to provide the following documents:

• verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University
• the title and abstract of your master's thesis
• current curriculum vitae or resume detailing your relevant training and experience
• passport size photograph
• brief personal statement (500 words or less) which includes your reasons for seeking a career in psychology and may list your perceived strengths and skills you will bring to your studies and training as a psychologist
• a copy of Criminal Conviction request letters if applicable
• a supporting statement from whanau/family (optional)
• contact details of two referees (they will be automatically contacted to supply a confidential reference)

An interview may be required - indicate on your application which location would suit you best if you are shortlisted: Auckland (Albany) or Palmerston North.

If your master's or PhD thesis has not yet been examined, confirmation will be required from your supervisor that your thesis will be submitted no later than the first week in January and is likely to have a passing grade.

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.)