Study Master of Arts (Social Anthropology) at Massey University in New Zealand, School of People, Environment and Planning
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Master of Arts (Social Anthropology)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Immerse yourself in another world. With Massey’s Master of Arts (Social Anthropology) you can build on your undergraduate study and complete advanced research of an aspect of social anthropology that interests you. The Massey MA (Social Anthropology) gives you a different perspective on world affairs. Studying social anthropology develops your understanding of other cultures and ethnic groups. It shows you how your way of life is just one of many possible ways of being human. You’ll learn to challenge your existing beliefs and put yourself in others’ shoes. Take an issue in social anthropology that grabbed your attention as an undergraduate student and develop it fully through independent study. Discover how anthropologists study cultural differences through fieldwork that examines societies across the globe, from hunter-gatherers to industrial nation-states. Massey staff and students research in Asia, the Pacific, Europe, Africa and New Zealand, and you could join them.

Which department am I in?

School of People, Environment and Planning

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$38,840.00 (US$ 23,168) 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 (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$38,840.00 (US$ 23,168) per year
International administration fee - 1000

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

Start date

July 2026

Venue

Auckland Campus

Albany Expressway (SH17),

Albany,

Auckland,

0632, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.Specific requirementsTo enter the Master of Arts (Social Anthropology) you will have been awarded or qualified fora Bachelor of Arts degree (or equivalent) with a major in the intended postgraduate subject with at least a B grade average across the 200300 level major coursesa Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with a subject in the intended postgraduate subject or a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts with an endorsement in the intended postgraduate subject or an equivalent qualification with at least a B grade average across the 700-level courses for entry to the Research Pathway or a B grade average across the 700-level courses for entry to the Coursework Pathway.If you have a BA (Hons) or PGDipArts in the intended Master of Arts subject as outlined above you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification in accordance with the limits specified in the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations.You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.International English Language Requirements IELTS - 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each bandTOEFL iBT Overall score 90 minimum 20 in WritingCambridge English - C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill.NCEL - Level 5PTE - 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skillsLanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill

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

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