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Pre-Degree, University Preparation and Foundation certificates for International Students at Massey University

Diplomas (Pre-degree)

A qualification at pre-degree level can build on defined prior qualifications or experience. Successful completion of a Diploma may provide entry with some credit to an appropriate bachelor’s degree.

Certificates (Pre-degree)

University Preparation

The Certificate of University Preparation prepares students for study at university. Successful completion of the Certificate will provide an entry level qualification. The one-semester certificate has intakes in February and July and is offered at all three campuses.

Foundation studies

The Certificate in Foundation Studies is a two-semester course that prepares students for degree-level study at Students who successfully complete the Certificate will have met the academic and English language entry requirements for undergraduate study at Massey.

The following programmes are open to International Students.

  • Pre-Degree Diplomas
  • Certificates

Tuition fee information
Entrance requirements

Campus options

AK = Auckland campus
PN = Palmerston North campus
WL = Wellington campus

Pre-Degree Certificates and Diplomas (1 years duration)

Programme

Campus

Start Date

Certificate in Arts (1 Semester)

AK PN WL

February or July

Certificate in Art and Design Studies

WL

February

Certificate in Business Studies (1 semester)

AK PN

WL

February or July

Certificate in Science and Technology (1 Semester)

AK PN WL

February or July

Diploma in Arts


AK

PN

WL 

February or July

Diploma in Business Studies


AK

PN

WL 

February or July

Diploma in Health Science


PN

WL 

February or July

Diploma in Science and Technology

AK


PN

 

February or July

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Pre-Degree Diplomas (2 years duration)

Programme
Campus
Start Date

Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology

WL

February

Diploma in Photography

WL

February

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Pre-Degree Certificates

Programme
Campus
Start Date

Certificate in Foundation Studies
(2 semesters)

AK

PN

February or July

Certificate of University Preparation
(1 semester)

AK

PN

 

February or July

Foundation Certificate in Jazz* (18 weeks)



WL

February or July


* The Foundation Certificate in Jazz is taught by the New Zealand School of Music (NZSM)

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