Study Diploma in Arts (Development Studies) at Massey University in New Zealand, School of People, Environment and Planning

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Development Studies is concerned with the understanding and analysis of processes which are transforming people's lives throughout the world. Development Studies seeks to understand differences and examine key development issues and ideas. It will teach you the skills to help solve development problems. In Development Studies, you study a number of different subjects. These will enable you to grasp the complexities involved in understanding the differences countries face in solving development problems.

Which department am I in?

School of People, Environment and Planning

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

NZ$34,220.00 (US$ 20,412) per year

International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

November 2026

Venue

Manawatu Campus

Massey University,

Tennent Drive,

Palmerston North,

Turitea,

4442, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

NZ$34,220.00 (US$ 20,412) per year

International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Massey University Auckland Campus

151 Dairy Flat Highway (SH17),

Albany,

Auckland,

0632, North Island, New Zealand

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Entry requirements

For international students

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.Specific requirementsThere are no specific entry requirements for this qualification outside of university admission regulations.International English Language Requirements IELTS - 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each bandTOEFL iBT - Overall score 80 minimum 19 in WritingCambridge English - B2 First or B2 First for schools or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.NCEL - Level 4 (Academic)PTE - 50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skillsLanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.