Media Studies – Master of Arts
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    Media Studies – Master of Arts

    Massey University
    Massey University
    New Zealand
    New Zealand, Palmerston North
    University Rank:#240
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 21,581 / Year
    Next IntakeMay 1, 2026
    Media Studies – Master of Arts

    About

    Specialise in Media Studies for your Master of Arts at Massey

    Massey’s Master of Arts (Media Studies) will give you advanced insights into an exciting discipline. It will prepare you for the future challenges of an information-rich society.

    Media studies analyses the production, consumption and content of a range of media including:

    • film
    • social media
    • television
    • popular music
    • smartphones.

    Choose your pathway

    This qualification offers you the flexibility to pursue a research pathway or a coursework pathway. The research pathway combines taught courses and a substantial research thesis. The coursework pathway is weighted towards taught courses, but requires the completion of a smaller scale research report.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission to Massey

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

    Specific requirements

    To enter the Master of Arts (Media Studies) you will have been awarded or qualified for:

    • a Bachelor of Arts degree (or equivalent) with a major in the intended postgraduate subject, with at least a B grade average across the 200/300 level major courses

    • a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with a subject in the intended postgraduate subject or a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts with an endorsement in the intended postgraduate subject, or an equivalent qualification, with at least a B+ grade average across the 700-level courses for entry to the Research Pathway or a B grade average across the 700-level courses for entry to the Coursework Pathway.

    If you have a BA (Hons) or PGDipArts from Massey University in the intended Master of Arts subject as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification.

    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 Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5

    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

    Media studies can lead to a variety of career options, including:

    • advertising
    • digital post-production
    • film and television production
    • web content editing
    • journalism
    • public relations.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    21,581 / year
    Media Studies – Master of Arts
    Massey University
    Massey University
    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Palmerston North

    Go to Official Website