Massey University Courses

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

• a relevant bachelor's degree with a grade average of at least B-, or
• a completed Postgraduate Certificate in International Security, with at least a B- grade average, or
• a completed Postgraduate Diploma in International Security, with at least a B- Grade average,

or you will:

• be able to demonstrate scholarly work in conjunction with extensive relevant professional experience and standing in leadership, managerial and planning positions in government or non-government security agencies appropriate for admission with equivalent status.

If you have a Postgraduate Certificate in International Security or Postgraduate Diploma in International Security 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.

If you are applying on the basis of scholarly work in conjunction with extensive relevant professional experience you must also provide a copy of your current curriculum vitae (CV).

To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology you will have been awarded or qualified for:

• a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with a major in the intended postgraduate subject, or equivalent, with a minimum B- average in the majoring 300-level courses, or
• a postgraduate certificate that includes 30 credits of courses fom the schedule to the Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology, 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 Certificate in Educational and Developmental Psychology you will:

• hold a completed master's degree in education, psychology, counselling, social work, speech language therapy, or a related relevant discipline, with a B average across all courses (or equivalent), and
• have completed at least 60 credits of approved psychology courses including at least 45 credits at 200-level or higher, having achieved a grade average of at least a B, and
• have completed sufficient study and research in the area of psychology/educational psychology to be able to satisfy New Zealand Psychologists Board registration requirements, and
• have completed at least one year of full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience in a field relevant to the certificate.

You will need to provide the following documents:

• a copy of your current curriculum vitae, including details of your educational and professional qualifications, employment history with dates and descriptions of roles and responsibilities, membership of associations/organisations, and a list of professional publications and research reports
• a brief summary of research you have undertaken including the title and abstract of your master's thesis if it is not included on your academic transcript or CV
• verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

Successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Educational and Developmental Psychology will enable you to apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational and Developmental Psychology (internship).

To enter the Doctor of Social Work you will:

• have been awarded or qualified for a Master of Applied Social Work or Master of Social Work, or an equivalent social work qualification including a research component, with the award of First Class or Second Class Division I honours
• have sufficient background and good standing in professional social work to satisfy the Doctoral Research Committee you have the capacity to successfully undertake the programme.

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

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

To enter the Bachelor of Social Work programme you will:

• meet the requirements set down by the Social Workers Registration Act 2003 for registration as a social worker in New Zealand in terms of being ""fit and proper persons to practise social work"" - see: swrb.govt.nz/about-us/policies/
• provide a curriculum vitae which includes your academic and work history
• provide a personal statement explaining why you wish to enter the social work programme and profession
• provide details of two character referees - these must not be family or friends
• provide details of any convictions or charges pending in New Zealand and/or overseas
• complete the vetting service request and consent form for a New Zealand Police check
• provide a current police certificate from any overseas countries you have lived in for twelve months or more in the last ten years.
• undertake an interview (if required).

To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts you will :

• have gained a relevant bachelor's degree with a grade average that demonstrates an adequate level of preparation
• be selected into the programme through an interview and the assessment of a portfolio of submitted work
• have an appropriate level of English language proficiency.

You will need to submit 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 be admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Fine Arts you will:

• have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, or
• have demonstrated equivalent practical, professional and/or scholarly experience.

You will also need to:

• take part in an interview at which you demonstrate readiness to undertake your desired course of study
• submit a satisfactory portfolio of work to show you are at the standard necessary to undertake work up to 300-level and beyond
• provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities.