Master of Science

Masters (Coursework)

Studying towards your master's is a challenging and satisfying postgraduate experience. Massey University's Master of Science will give you the knowledge and skills you need to gain a more in-depth understanding of an area of scientific study and advance your career.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time

About this course

Studying towards your master's is a challenging and satisfying postgraduate experience.

Massey University's Master of Science will give you the knowledge and skills you need to gain a more in-depth understanding of an area of scientific study and advance your career.

When you graduate with a Master of Science you will have learned how to work at a high level of academic achievement, work to deadlines under pressure and communicate effectively.

Entry requirements

To enter the Master of Science (180 or 240 credits) programme you will:

have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in the intended postgraduate subject, or close equivalent, with a minimum B average in the majoring 300-level courses, or
have been awarded or qualified for either the Bachelor of Science with Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology in the intended MSc subject, having achieved a B grade average over the contributing courses.

Career pathways

A 2017 Ministry of Education publication, The post-study earnings and destinations of young domestic graduates, found that in New Zealand:

young master's graduates earn more than one and a half times more than the national median (five years after study)
earnings and employment rates increase with the level of qualification completed
five years after completion, the median earnings of young master's graduates are 15% higher than for those with a bachelor's degree.

Credit for prior study or work

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
contact us through the Enquire button on this page.