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    Defence and Security Studies – Postgraduate Diploma in Arts
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    Defence and Security Studies – Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

    Massey University
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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Graduate Diploma

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    Online

    Campuses

    Distance and online

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2026
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 36,730  / year
    Next Intake May-2026

    Defence and Security Studies – Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

    About

    Specialise in Defence and Security Studies for your Postgraduate Diploma in Arts at Massey

    With Massey’s Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Defence and Security Studies) you’ll develop an enhanced and nuanced understanding of national, regional and international defence and security issues in a joint, interagency and multinational context. You’ll then be able to apply your knowledge and innovative thinking in a practical context as a leader in the defence and security sectors.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission to Massey

    All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

    Specific requirements

    To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Defence and Security Studies) you will have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in the intended postgraduate subject, or equivalent.

    You will need to have achieved a grade average in your bachelor degree that demonstrates an adequate level of preparation for the postgraduate qualification. This normally means that a B- grade average or above is required.

    You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

    English language requirements

    To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

    English language skills

    If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

    English Program Requirements

    English Evidence Academic IELTS^: 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each band
    English Evidence TOEFL iBT: Overall score 90, minimum 20 in Writing
    English Evidence Pearson Test of English (PTE): 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skills

    Career

    Your Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Defence and Security Studies) will give you a broad knowledge, and the skills and experience to pursue a successful career in defence and security in New Zealand or internationally. Defence and security studies are a great choice for a career in:

    • civil defence
    • diplomacy and conflict resolution
    • disaster relief
    • peacekeeping
    • policy analysis
    • truce monitoring
    • education
    • journalism and the media
    • management
    • planning
    • politics.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    NZD 36,730 

    Application Fee

    NZD  
    Massey University

    Defence and Security Studies – Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

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