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| Winter-July 01-May-2023 | 01-May-2023 |
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| Fall-February 31-October-2021 | 31-October-2021 |
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Your inquisitive mind can make you highly employable
Develop your abilities to think and reason, to express your thoughts clearly and concisely and to critically evaluate complex ideas. These skills will make you a highly employable graduate.
If you are fascinated by the big questions of what kind of beings we are and how we interact with the world in which we live, then Massey’s Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) is the degree for you.
Philosophy isn’t just about abstract thinking. Massey’s BA (Philosophy) offers you the chance to learn highly applicable and useful skills. Studying philosophy develops your critical thinking skills: your ability to assess whether arguments are rationally compelling and to make your arguments compelling to others.
You will learn how to:
The intellectual skill of critical thinking is important in the workplace. It is consistently ranked by employers amongst the most desirable attributes in an employee. It helps you in your day-to-day life too, such as when watching the news or reading stories on the internet.
Through your study of philosophy you will learn how to understand and evaluate what you read rather than just remembering it. You’ll become more aware of the reasons why you hold the views you do. A major in philosophy will challenge your thinking and encourage you to continue asking questions.
$38,674
$7,260
$3,264
$28,150
Students must have successful completion of a qualification equivalent to the New Zealand Year 13 - NCEA Level 3 University Entrance. International students need to check the equivalency of their secondary school qualification by reviewing the Academic Admission Requirements by Country.
China:
India: All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) or Indian School Certificate (ISC) Year 12 with an overall average of 75% and a minimum of 60% in English.
Full Foundation - Certificate in Foundation Studies: Successful completion of this qualification will give you admission to university and prepare you for undergraduate study.
Summer School: If you need to do a course before you start your programme, there may be options for you in Summer School.
Alternative methods for English requirements during COVID-19
During the COVID-19 impact the university is accepting online testing sites as alternative methods for students to obtain the necessary English requirements:
EAP provides you with flexibility of two entry and exit points depending on your individual goals and pathways:
| Entry point | Entry requirement | Exit point | Exit |
| Week 1 | Minimum equivalent to IELTS 5.0 overall | Week 10 | Foundation Studies – entry requirement equivalent to IELTS 5.5 overall |
| Week 11 | Minimum equivalent to IELTS 5.5 overall | Week 20 | Direct entry into University - entry requirement equivalent to IELTS 6.0 to 7.0 overall |
| Programme Level | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Cambridge English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP 1) | 5.0 overall | 61 overall | 36 overall | 155 |
| English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP 2) | 5.5 overall | 70 overall | 42 overall | 165 |
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