Be a critical thinker. Be a problem solver. Be curious.
Inspire people, shape policy, solve problems, create new ways of thinking and transform your workplace and the world.
The Graduate Diploma in Arts enables you to study another subject without completing a second bachelor’s degree. The graduate diploma is a bridging tool to gain the equivalent of an undergraduate major in a specific area so you can go on to postgraduate study.
Chinese
Classical Studies
Creative Writing
Defence Studies
Development Studies
Economics
Education
Educational Psychology
English
Environmental Studies
Geography
History
Japanese
Linguistics
Māori Knowledge
Mathematics
Media Studies
Philosophy
Politics and International Relations
Psychology
Security Studies
Social Anthropology
Social Policy
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Theatre Studies
Graduates who choose to study the humanities and social sciences come from a broad range of disciplines and have diverse backgrounds. They include managers, researchers, educators and leaders looking for personal and professional development.
If you successfully complete your Graduate Diploma in Arts, you could go on to study a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts or a Master of Arts.
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
To enter the Graduate Diploma in Arts you will have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
To study this programme you must meet Massey University's English language standards.
For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, we have courses and programmes that may help.
If you need to do a course before you start your programme, there may be options for you in Summer School.
from the Schedule to the Diploma including:
Endorsement courses (including at least 60 credits at 300 level)
From the Schedule at 200 (or 300) level
(at least) from the Schedule at 300 level
See ‘Courses for this programme’ below for schedules of courses.
| 130301 | Incident Command Systems | 15 |
| 147201 | Issues in Rehabilitation | 15 |
| 147202 | Mental Health Promotion | 15 |
| 147302 | Alcohol, Other Drugs and Addiction | 15 |
| 170201 | What is Feminism? | 15 |
| 175313 | Gender and Violence | 15 |
| 230210 | Tū Rangaranga: Global Encounters | 15 |
| 230310 | Tū Tira Mai: Practising Engagement | 15 |
| 243201 | Intermediate French Language I | 15 |
| 243202 | Intermediate French Language II | 15 |
| 243301 | Advanced French Language | 15 |
| 243304 | Contemporary French Popular Culture | 15 |
| 243305 | Close Encounters - New Zealand Seen Through French Eyes | 15 |
| 249284 | Introduction to Equity and Inclusion in Education | 15 |
| 249287 | Early Intervention | 15 |
| 294382 | Advanced Biosecurity | 15 |
You would normally complete a specialisation (endorsement) unless you have a good reason to take courses from different subjects.
You may enrol in this qualification with or without an endorsement.
See the Regulations for this programme for the courses available for the ‘without specialisation’ option.
Chinese
Classical Studies
Creative Writing
Defence Studies
Development Studies
Economics
Education
Educational Psychology
English
Environmental Studies
Geography
History
Japanese
Linguistics
Māori Knowledge
Mathematics
Media Studies
Philosophy
Politics and International Relations
Psychology
Security Studies
Social Anthropology
Social Policy
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Theatre Studies
If you study full-time, in your first year, you’ll take eight 15-credit courses, making a total of 120 credits.
If you wish to study over two semesters, you should aim for 60 credits per semester. You may be able to take some courses at summer school. Make sure you include courses that are prerequisites for the next level of courses you wish to study.
Your tuition fees may be different depending on the courses you choose. Your exact fees will show once you have chosen your courses.
There will also be some compulsory non-tuition fees and for some courses, there may also be charges for things such as study resources, software, trips and contact workshops.
If you already know which courses you are going to take, you can use our fees calculator to get an estimate of your fees.
You may be eligible for a student loan to help towards paying your fees.
The New Zealand Government offers fees-free tertiary study for eligible domestic students. Find out more about the scheme and your eligibility on the Fees Free website. To use the site's eligibility checking tool, you will need your National Student Number.
Current and returning Massey students will find their National Student Number on their student homepage.
Compare qualifications and academic information across different New Zealand institutions.
Review this important information before you apply for this programme. This gives you full details of the rules and regulations about what you need to study and what you must achieve in order to graduate with this qualification. That includes structure, courses and requirements. These regulations should be read in conjunction with all other Statutes and Regulations of the University including the below.
If you are ready to apply, have a look at our application checklist. It will help you get prepared with what you need. Please also check the entry requirements carefully before you apply.
You will apply for the programme using the Apply now button on this page. You’ll also choose your specialisation (major, subject or endorsement) if applicable.
Some programmes have additional requirements such as the submission of a portfolio or CV. Click on Apply now and you will be able to submit those documents as part of the application process.
You will receive an Admission Offer of Place when you have been accepted into the programme. You need to accept this before you can enrol in your courses. International students also need to pay their fees at this point.
You’ll then get access to your own student homepage (also known as the student portal). This is where you can enrol in courses. Any updates on your application or enrolments will also be on your student homepage. Make sure you check this regularly.
When you choose courses, ensure you check for any requirements that apply including:
Each of our courses has its own webpage where you can find this information. You can use our course search to find course pages.
More information on courses is in the ‘Courses for this programme’ section on this page.
You can find information on application due dates and semester dates on the key dates page.
We look forward to welcoming you to Massey!
If you have any questions, contact us through the Enquire button on this page.
Each Massey programme is made up of courses (in some tertiary institutions they are called ‘papers’).
You will have some compulsory courses and some you can choose from.
Each course is worth a certain amount of credits (often 15 credits, but this does vary). You must gain a set number of credits to be able to graduate from this programme.
There may also be some rules about which courses you need to pass to progress to the next year, or stage, of your study (known as progression). There are also courses you must pass to graduate with a specialisation.
The first three digits of our course numbers show you which subject the course is about.
The second three digits show you the level and course ID number. For instance:
| 1 | 6 | 2 | . | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| Subject area | Level | Course ID number | |||||
Electives are courses that are not compulsory. Certain guidelines are usually provided on courses you may take. Elective courses contribute to the programme, but not to your major or specialisation.
Use this tool to help determine how much time you will need each week to complete your studies.
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the programme or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these programmes go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Enquire button on this page if you have any questions.
There are a number of scholarships available for new and current students. They could relate to your situation, achievement or interest.