What does postgraduate study involve?
Postgraduate programmes offer an opportunity to undertake in-depth study in an area of particular interest. However, postgraduate study is also more challenging than undergraduate study, and requires commitment and the demonstration of more advanced study skills.
How postgraduate study differs from undergraduate study
During your undergraduate study you will have learned many of the skills required to study successfully at postgraduate level. However, it is important to realise that postgraduate study requires greater independence, and students need to use their own initiative in completing course work and undertaking research projects. For more information see How postgraduate study differs from undergraduate study.
Postgraduate study preview
The following preview is a guide to an example of a postgraduate course delivered by the College of Education. It provides an overview of the kind of materials provided, the skills needed, and the time commitment required to study this kind of course. Take the opportunity to view this material and consider how this fits with your expectations of what postgraduate study would involve. Even if you are not studying with the College of Education this will provide you with a guide to postgraduate study at Massey.
Are you ready for postgraduate study?
Postgraduate study requires time, commitment, and a range of skills beyond those you may have needed as an undergraduate. We have provided a series of online tools and resources help you think about the different aspects of studying at a distance, and to assess your abilities, time commitments and motivations for study. For more information see Are you ready for postgraduate study?
