Massey staff are highly accomplished and recognised writers, artists and scholars. Find out more about our internationally recognised English, writing and theatre research.
As an actress wanting to study, Massey University’s distance programme was the obvious choice.
Antonia Prebble
Actress
Bachelor of Arts (English)
Poetry is like fiction – it can be close to the truth, but it is a piece of art.
Janet Newman
Farmer
Master of Creative Writing
I chose to study a BA in English and Media Studies because I knew these were skills I wanted to develop. I had always wanted to be a writer.
Jessica Pawley
Author
Bachelor of Arts (English and Media Studies)
Between my first writing course at Massey and finishing my master’s, I’ve published novels, short stories, non-fiction and poetry.
Jillian Sullivan
Author
Master of Creative Writing
My thesis included the play I wrote, Trans Tasmin. Subsequently, a professional theatre company has shown interest in the script.
Robert Gilbert
Playwright
Master of Arts (English)
I finished the course with a feeling of real accomplishment.
Sue Wootton
Author
Master of Creative Writing
I gained a lot of transferable skills in the Bachelor of Communication at Massey that have helped me perform in my career.
Whitney Nuku
Communications and Engagement Advisor, ACC
Bachelor of Communication (Media and Expressive Arts)