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About Massey University
Massey University is New Zealand’s largest university catering for
some 41,000 enrolled students – 20,000 studying on campus and the
remaining 21,000 extramurally (figures based on information from http://campuses.massey.ac.nz).
Massey University holds a unique reputation for serving the needs of New
Zealand society while at the same time maintaining its international outlook
and standing. This tradition goes back to the University’s early
days as an agricultural college where it began a commitment to national
prosperity that has been unwavering. As New Zealand’s economy diversified,
so too did Massey University. A rapid expansion of programmes has kept
pace with new economic demands, producing the diverse portfolio available
today.
Massey University has a strong domestic and international reputation
for its research in a wide range of fields. A special feature of the University's
research is the development of research centres with close links to specific
industries and other sectors of society. It has particular strength at
the doctoral level and graduates the highest number of PhDs of all New
Zealand universities.
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The various disciplines at Massey are grouped into five Colleges:
Humanities & Social Sciences, Sciences, Business, Education, and
Creative Arts. The School of Psychology is based within the
College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The College
offers programmes which focus on the study of people, their ways
of living and beliefs, values and customs. Key interests centre
on New Zealand and the Pacific Rim societies. |
Since Psychology also offers a major within the Bachelor of Science
the School has strong ties with the College
of Sciences. This College reflects a strength of the University
with its emphasis on the collaboration between biological and physical
sciences. Psychology's major in the Bachelor of Health Sciences
contributes to a collaboration between the College of Humanities
and Social Sciences and the College of Science to offer this innovative
and multidisciplinary degree. The Bachelor of Arts major in
Business Psychology means that the School of Psychology also collaborates
with the College of Business. |
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More information about Massey University, with general information
and reports, facts and figures, Massey history and the organisation
of the University is available from the About
Massey University web pages.
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