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.
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
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.
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
Business Psychology – Bachelor of Arts
Combine your strong business sense with deep insights into human behaviour, and you’re all set for an amazing career.
Chinese
Chinese
Chinese – Bachelor of Arts
Want to be a leader in the world’s global marketplace? Understand the language and culture of China to unlock the door to a lifetime of exciting careers.
Classical Studies
Classical Studies
Classical Studies – Bachelor of Arts
Study the past, understand the present and help build the world of tomorrow.
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creative Writing – Bachelor of Arts
Unlock your imagination, expand your creative thinking and polish your writing.
Economics
Economics
Economics – Bachelor of Arts
Succeed as a professional in the private, not-for-profit or public sector. Learn how the economy affects our everyday life, culture, and environment.
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology – Bachelor of Arts
With Massey’s BA (Educational Psychology) you will explore what supports and hinders learning and how you can make a difference.
Education
Education
Education – Bachelor of Arts
Pursue your passion for education. Gain transferable skills and strategies for learning, from the sociological to the philosophical.
English
English
English – Bachelor of Arts
Develop your passion for literature. Understand how great writing has shaped identity, culture, and society.
Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies – Bachelor of Arts
Turn your interest in the environment into a career with Massey’s Bachelor of Arts (Environmental Studies).
Geography
Geography
Geography – Bachelor of Arts
Understand our rapidly changing world with Massey's Bachelor of Arts (Geography). Geography asks how social, political, economic, cultural and environmental processes come together in the places we live.
History
History
History – Bachelor of Arts
Get a new appreciation for the world around you by studying Massey's Bachelor of Arts (History).
Japanese
Japanese
Japanese – Bachelor of Arts
Let your love of the Japanese language give you an edge in the international job market. Gain fascinating insights into Japan’s rich language, culture, and society.
Linguistics
Linguistics
Linguistics – Bachelor of Arts
Learn about how language works and how people use it. Grow your ability to lead cross-cultural interactions and drive social change in an increasingly communicatively diverse world.
Māori Studies
Māori Studies
Māori Studies – Bachelor of Arts
With a Massey Bachelor of Arts (Māori Studies) you’ll gain knowledge of Māori culture, worldviews, and the significance of te reo Māori.
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics – Bachelor of Arts
Advance your analysis and problem-solving abilities within the flexible and critical framework of Massey’s Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics).
Media Studies
Media Studies
Media Studies – Bachelor of Arts
Interested in television and popular culture? Social media and fake news? Filmmaking and cultural theory? Media studies can help you unlock your creative potential and develop practical skills to excel in your career.
Philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy – Bachelor of Arts
Develop your ability to think and reason, to express your thoughts clearly and concisely, and to critically evaluate complex ideas. These skills will make you a highly employable graduate.
Politics and International Relations
Politics and International Relations
Politics and International Relations – Bachelor of Arts
Want to know how and why decisions that affect society are made? Become equipped with the concepts, theories, and facts you need to make sense of the world around you.
Psychology
Psychology
Psychology – Bachelor of Arts
Massey’s BA (Psychology) will help you explore how the brain works, and understand how we think, behave and make decisions.
Security Studies
Security Studies
Security Studies – Bachelor of Arts
Gain a powerful combination of critical thinking skills and knowledge of global security issues.
Social Anthropology
Social Anthropology
Social Anthropology – Bachelor of Arts
See the world through fresh eyes. Get a unique perspective on the world, global culture, and society through the Bachelor of Arts (Social Anthropology).
Sociology
Sociology
Sociology – Bachelor of Arts
If you don’t necessarily follow the crowds but are fascinated by their behaviour, if you are curious about the world and how you can make a difference, then sociology should interest you.
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish – Bachelor of Arts
Keen to boost your career prospects while learning about a new culture? Massey’s Bachelor of Arts (Spanish) will help you stand out in the international job market.
Statistics
Statistics
Statistics – Bachelor of Arts
The quantitative skills that you’ll gain from a Massey Bachelor of Arts (Statistics) can set you apart from other graduates when applying for jobs.
Te Reo Māori
Te Reo Māori
Te Reo Māori – Bachelor of Arts
He taonga te reo Māori - Māori language is a treasure in Aotearoa New Zealand. Become a part of it.
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.”
Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Mate
“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.”
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.