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Follow your passion for creativity , Whāia tāu e kohara nei kia auaha

With Massey's Bachelor of Arts, you can study subjects that you enjoy while learning to be a creative, critical, and independent thinker of the 21st Century.

Do you want to make a difference in the world? Are you curious about people and the lives they lead?

A Bachelor of Arts is your passport to discovering, questioning and understanding the big issues and big ideas.

College of Humanities and Social Sciences students

What makes Massey's BA unique

  • You'll gain the valuable skills wanted by employers. Our graduates are active members of, and contributors to, their communities, workplaces and wider social environments.
  • Your study will fit with your lifestyle and your commitments. Whatever your circumstances, we’ve got you covered.
  • Our BA is the only one in New Zealand with a purpose-built curriculum to help prepare you for work and the future.

Start your journey as a BA student

Choose your BA major

With 25 majors to choose from, there’s something for everyone. You can also select your major in your second year, so there’s plenty of time to make a choice.

Business Psychology

Business Psychology

Chinese

Chinese

Classical Studies

Classical Studies

Creative Writing

Creative Writing

Economics

Economics

Educational Psychology

Educational Psychology

Education

Education

English

English

Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies

Geography

Geography

History

History

Japanese

Japanese

Linguistics

Linguistics

Māori Studies

Māori Studies

Mathematics

Mathematics

Media Studies

Media Studies

Philosophy

Philosophy

Politics and International Relations

Politics and International Relations

Psychology

Psychology

Security Studies

Security Studies

Social Anthropology

Social Anthropology

Sociology

Sociology

Spanish

Spanish

Statistics

Statistics

Te Reo Māori

Te Reo Māori

Skills the world needs

Through our BA, you'll gain problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills desired by employers.

Bicultural aspiration

As part of Massey's commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, our curriculum aspires towards a bicultural focus.

The beginning of anything

Choose to study a Massey BA, a qualification that can take you almost anywhere.

Career Opportunities

Massey BA graduates are employed in over 93 different industries.

What our students say

“What I took away from the te reo course component was a stronger foundation of tikanga (protocols and custom), cultural identity and personal value as a Māori.”
Talisa Kupenga

Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Mate

BA Te Reo Māori (minor)

“Studying at Massey gave me back my sense of self after being a full-time caregiver and offered me a glimpse of what I was capable of.”
Willow Forgeson
Willow Forgeson

Bachelor of Arts (Social Anthropology)

College of Humanities and Social Sciences students

Your curiosity and quirkiness are welcome here.

If you need help choosing or to know more about studying for a BA at Massey, complete our Get advice form. We have an amazing team ready to support you.