Bachelor of Arts in Social Policy

at Massey University - Auckland Campus New Zealand

The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Economics) will give you the equivalent of an undergraduate major in economics without completing a second bachelor’s degree. The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Economics) is a bridging tool for graduates in other subjects to get the equivalent of a major in economics.

If you have an interest in how culture influences psychology, then Massey’s Diploma in Arts (Indigenous Psychologies) is for you.Indigenous (local) psychologies is a movement, perspective and approach that examines how the worldviews specific to particular (Indigenous) communities influence the thoughts and behaviours of group members.

Massey offers the only specialisations in Indigenous psychologies in the South Pacific.

This diploma has been developed from an intellectual movement that recognises that ways of conceptualizing and interacting with reality differ greatly between individuals depending on their cultural affiliation and context. 

Specialise in Statistics for your Master of Science at Massey
The Master of Science (Statistics) will teach you the key theories of statistics and the quantitative skills to conduct robust statistical analyses that are effective in the real world. It is most appropriate if you are passionate about statistics and wish to move on to further in-depth research.

The Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) is an accountancy degree with an integrated business perspective, giving you the skills and confidence to measure the big decisions affecting modern organisations and societies.You will gain many skills useful in different types of businesses, both in New Zealand and internationally, with a sound base in the business fundamentals of accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, law and communication.

Massey’s accountancy programme is taught by highly knowledgeable and research-driven experts so your learning is focussed on the most recent and relevant outcomes.You’ll study in a modern and connected environment with access to our active social groups and networking opportunities with industry.

With Massey’s Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management), you will be able to make your mark on this growing industry. Most of our students have a cadet position before they have finished their degree. The Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) will help you make an impact in the building industry, from design to project completion.

The Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) will help you make an impact in the building industry, from design to project completion.

With Massey's Master of Engineering, you will develop a more in-depth understanding of an area of your choice, within the field of mechatronics.

The Master of Engineering Studies (Mechatronics) you will gain advanced knowledge in research methods, mechatronics and robotics, as well as additive manufacturing and system design and integrations. This is through the taught element of the qualification. You will then have the opportunity to develop these further in a postgraduate research project.

Develop skills critical to effective communication in a rapidly changing global environment.The Bachelor of Business (Global Communication) at Massey will develop your critical skills in analysing communication in global contexts, strengthen your understanding of global sustainability challenges, and enhance your ability to communicate across cultures.

Massey University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology (Conservation Biology) gives you the opportunity to join the pathway to in-depth research at a master's level. The qualification consists of 90 credits of taught courses and 30 credits of research.

The qualification gives you the opportunity to show your analytical thinking and high-level research capability. 

Succeed as a professional in the private, not-for-profit or public sector. Learn how the economy affects our everyday life, culture, and environment.
There's much more to economics than you might think. With a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) at Massey, you will look at:

• How businesses decide what to produce and how many people to employ
• Investigating how people decide what to consume
• Big-picture world economics. 
• Economics is concerned with how to allocate scarce resources with competing outcomes. You’ll get a good understanding of the implications of the choices made.

A BA (Economics) degree from Massey will help you in your own decision-making. It will also help you better understand developments in the economy and society in general. It offers ways of thinking about the world that enable you to make the best of what you have and improve on it.

Massey's Bachelor of Arts (Economics) gives you flexibility in the subjects you study. You will gain a strong grounding in the core elements of micro and macro-economics. You will build on this by choosing from a selection of other subjects (electives), including:

• Quantitative methods
• International economics
• International trade in agri-food products
• Natural resource and environmental economics
• Land economics
• Development economics.

The Master of Construction (Construction Project Management) is one of the first construction-focused management qualification in New Zealand. It will provide you with the sound management skills and techniques necessary for the successful completion of complex construction projects.