What Qualifications and Courses Can I Study at Massey University?

Massey University offers 170 qualifications and more than 2,700 courses, spanning undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, diplomas and certificates. According to the university's website, over 130 of those qualifications are postgraduate. You can study on campus in Auckland, Wellington or Manawatū, or online, with intakes including a February start and a Summer School option. The exact qualification you can enter depends on your prior study and whether you meet entry requirements, so use the official qualification search to confirm availability and admission criteria for your chosen subject.

The scale of what's on offer

These numbers describe the whole catalogue rather than a single faculty, so they include certificates and diplomas as well as full degrees.

Qualification types

The site describes its offering as "a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, diplomas and certificates." In practice that means you can enter at different levels:

• Undergraduate – bachelor's degrees and associated certificates/diplomas for first-time students.
• Postgraduate – more than 130 qualifications aimed at people advancing in their field, increasing career prospects or expanding knowledge.
• Certificates and diplomas – shorter qualifications that sit alongside the degree pathways.

If you are returning to study or changing direction, the postgraduate route is the one the university explicitly frames for that purpose.

Study areas and subjects

The homepage does not publish a single fixed list of disciplines, but it points to a searchable catalogue covering qualifications, courses and subjects. One concrete example from the site's news section: the Bachelor of Animal Science is expanding with two new majors for 2027, responding to demand in New Zealand's primary industries. Communication at Massey was also ranked in the global top 100 in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects — the only New Zealand university included in that subject ranking.

Because subject offerings change year to year, treat any list you find as a starting point and verify it in the catalogue.

How to find the right qualification

1. Go to the qualification search. The site provides a "Find a qualification, course or subject" tool, plus a "List of all qualifications" link.
2. Filter by level and subject. Use it to narrow to undergraduate, postgraduate, certificate or diploma, and to your area of interest.
3. Check the entry requirements page. Each qualification lists what you need before you can enrol.
4. Confirm key dates and delivery mode. Decide whether you want on-campus study (Auckland, Wellington or Manawatū) or online, and which intake suits you — February 2027 is the main start highlighted, with Summer School also open.
5. Look at fees, funding and scholarships. The site links fees and funding, and a scholarships and awards section, so you can check cost before applying.

Practical things to check before you decide

• Delivery mode: Massey promotes flexible online learning as well as campus study, so the same subject may be available either way — confirm per qualification.
• Intake timing: The site is currently promoting applications for a February 2027 start, and Summer School offers 150 courses.
• Entry requirements: These are qualification-specific and are the main gate on what you can actually study.
• Accommodation: Relevant only if you choose campus study; the site has a dedicated accommodation section.

The fastest reliable answer to "what can I study?" is the university's own qualification search, since it reflects the current catalogue rather than a static summary.