Program Overview
The Arts - Defence and Strategic Studies at Massey University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Arts - Defence and Strategic Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 27,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,228 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Arts - Defence and Strategic Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The New Zealand Strategic Environment
- Leadership Management and Command
- The Middle East Security Environment
- Terrorism, Insurgency and Transnational Crime
- Military History
- International Security and Peacekeeping
- Public International Law for Defence and Security
- intelligence in the International Security Environment
- Intelligence Operations
- Defence and Security Technology
- Border Management in the Contemporary Security Environment
- Research Methods in Defence and Security Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements:
You will have completed one of the following:
- Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in Defence and Security Studies
- Bachelors degree with a minor in Defence and Security Studies, followed by a Graduate Certificate in Arts, endorsed in Defence and Security Studies
Bachelors degree, followed by a Graduate Diploma in Arts, endorsed in Defence and Security Studies.
For more information, please visit programme website.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 27,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,228 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 27,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,228 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Massey University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Massey University
Massey University
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Massey University(Māori:Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa) is apublicresearch universityinNew Zealandthat provides internal and distance education. The university has campuses inAuckland,Palmerston North,...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
