Study Diploma in Arts - Emergency Management at Massey University in New Zealand,

Diploma in Arts - Emergency Management

New Zealand

What will I learn?

Emergency management (also known as civil defence or disaster management) is an exciting and growing global profession. You’ll build knowledge in emergency management and risk management that can be applied to many fields. Massey is the only New Zealand university to offer an undergraduate emergency management qualification designed for humanities and social sciences students. The Diploma in Arts (Emergency Management) is an applied and practical qualification that will give you work-ready skills. You’ll cover the core disciplinary skills and knowledge of emergency management. You’ll also study the key ideas, practices and principles of emergency and risk management. This qualification will give you a broad overview of global and local risk scenarios and issues. This will qualify you to work in a range of contexts.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$30,450.00 (US$ 18,164) per year
International administration fee - 1000

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

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Manawatu Campus

Massey University,

Tennent Drive,

Palmerston North,

Turitea,

4442, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$30,450.00 (US$ 18,164) per year
International administration fee - 1000

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

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Manawatu Campus

Massey University,

Tennent Drive,

Palmerston North,

Turitea,

4442, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

We offer short English language courses such as the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course IELTS tests and preparation courses and Occupational English Tests. To study at Massey as an international student you will need to meet certain entry requirements. These include English language skills and a qualification from high school or other university. We recognise these English language examinations International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic scores only Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Cambridge English Qualifications NZCEL Pearson Test of English (Academic) Language Cert. Your test results (scores) are valid for two years from the date on which you took the test. If you have taken a test other than the English language examinations listed above include it with your Application for Admission as an International Student. It might be considered.Academic IELTS - 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each band TOEFL IBT Overall score 80 minimum 19 in writing TOEFL Paper Based 160.

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

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