Discover all humanities and social sciences qualifications available to start in Semester Two. Within each qualification, you'll find information on specialisations, entry requirements and career opportunities, so you can choose the qualification that's right for you.
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Bachelor’s degree
Bachelor of Arts – BA
With Massey's BA, you can study subjects that you enjoy while learning to be a creative, critical and independent thinker. You’ll get transferable skills that employers are looking for in a rapidly changing world.
Bachelor of Communication – BC
Become a well-rounded, innovative communication specialist, who is sought-after by employers with Massey’s Bachelor of Communication.
Bachelor of Resource and Environmental Planning – BRP
With Massey’s Bachelor of Resource and Environmental Planning you can contribute to shaping the future of liveable cities and regions, ensuring sustainable use of resources.
More bachelor's degrees available in Semester Two
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – BA(Hons)
Show your in-depth understanding of the arts and their application to the real world with Massey's Bachelor of Arts (Honours). Enhance your qualification and prospects with further study.
Certificates
Certificates available in Semester Two
Certificate in Arts – CertArts
With Massey’s Certificate in Arts, you can study what you enjoy and explore subjects within history, beliefs, societies, languages, and cultures.
Certificate in Border and Biosecurity – CertBBiosec
Massey University’s Certificate in Border and Biosecurity will give you a credible and contemporary qualification to enhance your career prospects in border, biosecurity, or primary industries.
Diplomas
Diplomas available in Semester Two
Diploma in Arts – DipArts
With a Massey Diploma in Arts, you can study what you enjoy and explore subject areas that spark your interest.
Diploma in Border and Biosecurity – DipBBiosec
Massey University’s Diploma in Border and Biosecurity will give you a credible and contemporary qualification to enhance your career prospects in border, biosecurity, or primary industries.
Diploma in Communication – DipC
Massey's Diploma in Communication will introduce you to a selection of disciplines in the communication field.
Graduate certificates and graduate diplomas
Graduate certificates available in Semester Two
Graduate Certificate in Arts – GCertArts
Inspire people, shape policy, solve problems, create new ways of thinking, and transform your workplace and the world.
Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management – GCertEmergMgt
Take your first step towards a career in emergency management with Massey’s Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management.
Graduate diplomas available in Semester Two
Graduate Diploma in Arts – GradDipArts
Learn to be a critical thinker, problem-solver, and inspire people with Massey's Graduate Diploma in Arts.
Graduate Diploma in Emergency Management – GradDipEmergMgt
Massey’s Graduate Diploma in Emergency Management will broaden your knowledge and skills in emergency management to help develop community resilience.
Master's degree
Master of Education – MEd
The Master of Education will update your professional knowledge and research skills while exploring new developments and changes in education.
Master of Sustainable Development Goals – MSDG
Massey’s Master of Sustainable Development Goals will give you an advanced grounding in the theory, practice, and application of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Master of Arts – MA
If you have achieved a high standard of academic performance in your Bachelor of Arts or BA (Hons), shift up a gear and complete an MA. It will stretch your horizons and take your prospects up a whole level.
More master's degrees available in Semester Two
Master of Applied Linguistics – MAppLing
With Massey’s Master of Applied Linguistics, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to navigate and address language-based issues in a multilingual world.
Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology – MEdDevPsych
Massey’s Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology will develop your expertise in working with others to enhance wellbeing for all.
Master of Emergency Management – MEmergMgt
With Massey’s Master of Emergency Management, you’ll learn to become a leader in managing emergencies effectively at operational and strategic levels.
Master of International Development – MIntDev
Help solve the world’s development problems. Our postgraduate students come from a wide range of academic, cultural, and professional backgrounds, and our programme is enriched by this diversity.
Master of International Security – MIntlSy
Advance your security career with Massey’s Master of International Security. Complete independent research of a security specialisation of your choice.
Master of Resource and Environmental Planning – MRP
Shape the places where we live, work, and play, with a Master of Resource and Environmental Planning.
Master of Specialist Teaching – MSpecTchg
Further your specialist teaching knowledge through interprofessional inquiry and practice.
Postgraduate
Postgraduate Certificate in International Development – PGCertIntDev
Massey's Postgraduate Certificate in International Development will broaden your knowledge of the world’s key development issues to shape a positive future for those in need.
Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Management – PGDipEmergMgt
The Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Management will broaden your knowledge of disaster prevention and management.
Postgraduate Diploma in Education – PGDipEd
Extend your professional knowledge, explore new developments, and enhance your contribution to the education field.
More postgraduate qualifications available in Semester Two
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics – PGCertAppLing
Opening opportunities for work and research in language teaching and other language-related professional areas.
Postgraduate Certificate in Arts – PGCertArts
The Postgraduate Certificate in Arts is your first step towards advanced studies in a subject area of your choice.
Postgraduate Certificate in Education – PGCertEd
Expand your professional knowledge and qualifications in education with Massey’s Postgraduate Certificate in Education. You’ll explore the latest developments and changes in education.
Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management – GCertEmergMgt
Take your first step towards a career in emergency management with Massey’s Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management.
Postgraduate Certificate in Intelligence – PGCertIntel
Gain an advanced understanding of the roles, functions, and processes of intelligence to get a critical understanding of the ethical and professional issues involved in its practice.
Postgraduate Certificate in Planning – PGCertPlan
Develop essential planning skills and knowledge for a great career, with Massey’s Postgraduate Certificate in Planning.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics – PGDipAppLing
Massey’s Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics will equip you with knowledge and skills aligned with your professional and research needs. You will use theories, methods and problem-based approaches that address real-world language issues.
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts – PGDipArts
With Massey’s Postgraduate Diploma in Arts, you can take your study to the next level. Gain advanced knowledge in a subject that interests you.
Postgraduate Diploma in International Development – PGDipIntDev
Gain advanced knowledge and skills to help overcome poverty and enhance human wellbeing.
Postgraduate Diploma in International Security – PGDipIntlSy
This multidisciplinary qualification draws on international relations, strategic studies, political science, religion, area studies, political and human geography, and military history.
Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Support – PGDipLrnSupport
Massey’s Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Support is for Learning Support Coordinators (LSC), Special Education Needs Coordinators (SENCo), and Teachers working in the area of learning support.
Postgraduate Diploma in Museum Studies – PGDipMusStud
Massey’s Postgraduate Diploma in Museum Studies will prepare you to meet the challenges cultural organisations face in maintaining heritage collections and delivering high-quality services to communities.
Postgraduate Diploma in Planning – PGDipPlan
Shape the places where we live, work and play with Massey’s Postgraduate Diploma in Planning. Get the essential planning skills you need for a great career.
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