University
Massey UniversityBachelor of Arts – BA
This course is available
Online, On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Summary
A Massey Bachelor of Arts is your passport to discovering, questioning and understanding the big issues and big ideas. Discover new ways of making sense of life in the 21st century. You’ll explore humanity’s richness and diversity, its conflicts and cataclysms, its triumphs of art and knowledge.
With 26 majors to choose among, 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.
What you – and employers – are looking for- Give you the transferable skills demanded by employers
- Position you for any career path you choose
- Be intellectually stimulating
- Offer you a rich diversity of subjects
- Complement your major(s) and/or minor(s)
- Help you make sense of and engage with the wider world.
You’ll be introduced to new ways of making sense of the world. Your assumptions and ideas will be challenged. Your ability to make informed choices, evaluate evidence and construct reasoned arguments will be strengthened. And you will use your intellect and imagination to generate imaginative solutions to complex local and global challenges.
Shape your BA to fit your lifestyleIf studying on campus is not an option for you, study via distance. Your study will fit with your lifestyle and your commitments. Whatever your circumstances, we’ve got you covered.
Further studyOnce you have completed your BA you can move on to further study: join us for a postgraduate diploma, an honours year, a master’s degree or a PhD in your chosen subject.
Entry criteria
Entry requirements
Admission to MasseyAll students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirementsThere are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, outside of university admission regulations.
English language requirementsTo study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.
Prior learning, credit and exemptionsFor information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:
- review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
- contact us through the Get advice button on this page.
If you have already completed a bachelor degree you may replace 230111 Tū Kupu: Writing and Inquiry or 230112 Tū Arohae: Critical Thinking with courses of your choice. You will need to apply for replacement courses via a Special permission request in your student homepage and you will need to attach evidence of your completed degree with the request.
English language skillsIf you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Official regulationsTo understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates.
Returning studentsFor 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 qualification 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 qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
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