Development Studies – Graduate Diploma in Arts

Massey University

New Zealand, Palmerston North

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Massey University

New Zealand , Palmerston North

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 32,280 / year

Next Intake May-2026

Development Studies – Graduate Diploma in Arts

About

Specialise in Development Studies for your Graduate Diploma in Arts at Massey

The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Development Studies) is a bridging tool for graduates in other subjects to get the equivalent of a major in development studies. You can then go on to a postgraduate qualification in development studies if you wish.

Help transform lives

In this qualification you’ll analyse and gain an understanding of the processes transforming people's lives throughout the world.

Development studies seeks to understand differences. It examines key development issues and ideas. It also introduces skills to help solve development problems.

You’ll study a number of subjects. That will help you understand the complexities involved in understanding the differences countries face in solving development problems.

Further study

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.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission to Massey

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

Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

To enter the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Development Studies) you will have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

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.

This qualification is classified as NZQF Level 7 and requires the same English language standard as most undergraduate bachelor degrees, diplomas and certificates.

Massey University English language requirements

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

You’ll gain the skills and experience to begin your career in a wide range of government, non-government, multilateral and private sector spheres. That could be in organisations such as Red Cross, World Vision, the New Zealand Aid Programme, United Nations Development Programme and Caritas.