Program Overview
The Social Policy at Massey University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Social Sciences, 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 social sciences. 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 Social Policy 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 5,726 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Economics and Social Policy
- Advanced Research Methods
- Maori Development and the Social Services
- Social Work with Migrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers
- Disability Studies
- Disability, Consumer Rights and Advocacy
- Social Policy and Political Economy
- Social Policy Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- You will have completed a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in Social Policy
- You will have completed a Bachelors degree with a minor in Social Policy, followed by a Graduate Certificate in Arts endorsed in Social Policy
- You will have completed a Bachelors degree, followed by a Graduate Diploma in Arts endorsed in Social Policy
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 5,726 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 5,726 (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
