Programme details

Bachelor of Arts – BA

Students can delve into subjects that captivate them, while simultaneously honing skills as a creative, critical, and independent thinker by studying Arts at Massey.

Course description

The study of Arts serves as your gateway to exploring, interrogating, and comprehending significant issues and concepts. Uncover innovative methods to interpret life in the 21st century. You will delve into the richness and diversity of humanity, its conflicts and upheavals, as well as its artistic and intellectual achievements. With a wide array of majors available, there is an option for everyone. Additionally, you have the opportunity to choose your major in your second year, providing ample time to make a decision.

Specialisations

Business Psychology
Economics
Education
Environmental Studies
Geography
Mathematics
Psychology
Statistics

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Graduates find employment across both public and private sectors, including:

-Information technology and related technology industries
-Education and training
-Health care and social services
-Public administration and government roles
-Information, media, and telecommunications
-Finance and insurance
-Arts, design, and recreation
-Defence

Entry requirements

Academic requirement:

-There are specific secondary and tertiary academic prerequisites that depend on the country where the initial education was completed.

Students may also be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Undergraduate English Language requirements and acceptable evidence:

Academic IELTS	6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each band
TOEFL iBT	Overall score 80, minimum 19 in Writing
Cambridge English Qualification	B2 First, or B2 First for schools, or C1 Advanced, or
Cambridge English Qualification	C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.
NZ Certificate in English Language	Level 4 (Academic)
Pearson Test of English (PTE)	50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skills
Language Certificate (Academic)	65 overall with a minimum 60 in each band
LanguageCert International ESOL	C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
Duolingo English Test	105 overall and minimum 95 in each band