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Study by distance
Online study for international students
Study
International students can study online with Massey from anywhere in the world without needing to travel to New Zealand. Find online study options in your areas of interest.
Business
Undergraduate programmes
- Diploma in Arts (Media Studies)
- Diploma in Business Studies
- Diploma in Communication
- Diploma in Facilities Management
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Economics)
- Graduate Diploma in Aviation
- Graduate Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting)
- Graduate Diploma in Business Studies (Human Resource Management)
- Graduate Diploma in Business Studies (Personal Financial Planning)
- Graduate Diploma in Facilities Management
- Graduate Diploma in Journalism
- Bachelor of Accountancy
- Bachelor of Applied Economics
- Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
- Bachelor of Arts (Media Studies)
- Bachelor of Aviation Management
- Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)
- Bachelor of Business (Economics)
- Bachelor of Business (Finance)
- Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management and Employment Relations)
- Bachelor of Business (International Business)
- Bachelor of Business (Management)
- Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
- Bachelor of Business (Organisational Technology Management)
- Bachelor of Business (Property)
- Bachelor of Business (Strategic Communication)
- Bachelor of Communication (Communication Management)
- Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations)
- Bachelor of Retail and Business Management
- Bachelor of Sport Management
Postgraduate programmes
- Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Media Studies)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Business
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Service Management
- Master of Arts (Media Studies)
- Master of Aviation
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Business Studies (Communication)
- Master of Business Studies (Finance)
- Master of Business Studies (Human Resource Management)
- Master of Business Studies (Management)
- Master of Business Studies (Marketing)
- Master of Health Service Management
- Master of Management (Communication)
- Master of Management (Human Resource Management)
- Master of Management (International Business)
- Master of Management (Management)
- Master of Management (Marketing)
- Master of Management (Sustainability)
- Master of Professional Accountancy and Finance
- Master of Sustainable Development Goals (Business and Sustainability)
Creative arts
Undergraduate programmes
- Diploma in Arts
- Diploma in Arts (Creative Writing)
- Diploma in Arts (Media Studies)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Creative Writing)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (English)
Postgraduate programmes
https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/explore/study/worldwide/worldwide_home.cfmHumanities and social sciences
Humanities and social sciences
Undergraduate programmes
- Diploma in Arts
- Diploma in Arts (Creative Writing)
- Diploma in Arts (Media Studies)
- Diploma in Arts (Portuguese)
- Diploma in Arts (Rehabilitation Studies)
- Diploma in Communication
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Chinese)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Classical Studies)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Creative Writing)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Defence Studies)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Economics)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Education)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Educational Psychology)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (English)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (History)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Linguistics)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Mathematics)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Philosophy)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Politics and International Relations)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Psychology)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Security Studies)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Social Anthropology)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Social Policy)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Sociology)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Spanish)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Statistics)
- Graduate Diploma in Emergency Management
- Bachelor of Arts (Chinese)
- Bachelor of Arts (Classical Studies)
- Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Defence Studies)
- Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
- Bachelor of Arts (Education)
- Bachelor of Arts (Educational Psychology)
- Bachelor of Arts (English)
- Bachelor of Arts (History)
- Bachelor of Arts (Japanese)
- Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics)
- Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics)
- Bachelor of Arts (Media Studies)
- Bachelor of Arts (Māori Knowledge)
- Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)
- Bachelor of Arts (Politics and International Relations)
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
- Bachelor of Arts (Security Studies)
- Bachelor of Arts (Social Anthropology)
- Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
- Bachelor of Arts (Spanish)
- Bachelor of Arts (Statistics)
Postgraduate programmes
- Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Defence and Security Studies)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Geospatial Science)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Media Studies)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Politics)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Social Anthropology)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Sociology)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Counselling and Guidance)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Digital Education)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Years)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Educational Administration and Leadership)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Literacy Education)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Mathematics Education)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Teaching and Learning)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in International Development
- Postgraduate Diploma in International Security (Border and Biosecurity)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Planning
- Master of Applied Linguistics
- Master of Arts (Defence and Security Studies)
- Master of Arts (Education)
- Master of Arts (English)
- Master of Arts (Geography)
- Master of Arts (Media Studies)
- Master of Arts (Philosophy)
- Master of Arts (Politics and International Relations)
- Master of Arts (Social Anthropology)
- Master of Arts (Sociology)
- Master of Arts (Spanish)
- Master of Education
- Master of Education (Digital Education)
- Master of Education (Early years)
- Master of Education (Educational Administration and Leadership)
- Master of Education (Inclusive Education)
- Master of Education (Literacy Education)
- Master of Education (Mathematics Education)
- Master of Education (Māori Education)
- Master of Education (Teaching and Learning)
- Master of International Security
- Master of Speech and Language Therapy
- Master of Sustainable Development Goals (Business and Sustainability)
- Master of Sustainable Development Goals (Disaster Management)
- Master of Sustainable Development Goals (Environmental Sustainability)
- Master of Sustainable Development Goals (Global Development)
Sciences
Undergraduate programmes
- Diploma in Science and Technology
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Mathematics)
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Statistics)
- Graduate Diploma in Facilities Management
- Graduate Diploma in Information Sciences
- Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics)
- Bachelor of Arts (Statistics)
- Bachelor of Information Sciences (Computer Science)
- Bachelor of Information Sciences (Information Technology)
- Bachelor of Information Sciences (Software Engineering)
- Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
- Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
- Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
- Bachelor of Science (Statistics)
Postgraduate programmes
Short courses
Some of these courses are free to study. They are not accredited and not recognised as formal qualifications.
University preparation programmes
University preparation
If you need to improve your academic requirements for admission to Massey, our pathway programmes will give you the necessary skills for admission and successful study.
Our pathway programmes are designed by world-class teaching and academic staff to help students move easily into their chosen degree programme. Massey University provides students with flexible options to meet their individual study needs.
Enquire
Find out more about studying online with Massey University.
Study in New Zealand
Our campuses are in Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington. Find out more about studying in New Zealand.
Meet our students
Most online programmes offer similar courses. However, that’s not enough for a demanding and competitive field like veterinary medicine. The teacher makes the difference. When I saw that Dr. Mary Anna Thrall, the author of one of the most reputed textbooks in the field, will be teaching the clinical pathology courses at Massey, it was an easy decision for me.
Dr Reine Wang
Master of Veterinary Medicine
How online learning works
Studying online
Stream is Massey's online learning platform. Depending on your course, you could be using Stream to watch online presentations, interact with lecturers and peers, take quizzes, submit assignments and more. Stream gives you greater control of your learning by allowing you to replay or re-read lessons you’re not clear about.
About StreamStream login for students
Assessments and examinations
Depending on your course, you might:
- submit written assignments
- complete online quizzes
- participate in online discussion forums
- sit exams at one of our distance examination centres.
Using the Library
As a distance student you can access a wealth of resources and contemporary publications through our award-winning Library. We can help you access journal articles and ebooks online.
Getting help and support
Although you're studying with us from a distance, help and advice is close at hand should you need it.
Help with admission and enrolment
Contact us for assistance with your application.
International student support
Massey University provides a high level of support to all international students. We provide a range of services to ensure you get the help and assistance you require.
Student life services
A large number of online support services are available to you, including disability, financial, counselling and health, and career services.
Academic support
Access a wide range of study support services and resources that are designed to help you enhance your academic skills at all levels of study.
About Massey University
Join a leading University in online and borderless education
Massey University has been a distance education provider for over 50 years and one in 16 New Zealanders have studied with us through distance education. Massey University's reputation is supported by its international rankings, accreditations and associations. Based on QS World University Rankings, Massey is:
- ranked in the top 300 universities in the world
- rated 5 stars plus based on nine categories, including online
Resources
Workload planning tool
Estimate how much time you'll need for study.
OWLL (Online Writing and Learning Link)
Improve your academic writing skills.
MathsFirst
Test your ability and access mathematics resources.