Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 36,640 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Kaplan Group - Massey University - Auckland Campus

  CAD 20,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5  Minimum Listening - 6.5  Minimum Reading - 6.5  Minimum Writing - 6.5  Minimum Speaking - 6.5  
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 85.0  Minimum Writing - 22.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have an undergraduate degree, either in the social sciences (such as social and cultural studies, psychology, human development) or an alternative degree with substantial relevant experience in a social or community setting

• Minimum CGPA Required: 75.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

A social work degree means you can work in many different areas. You could be a field operator working in the community or you could be a professional adviser in a hospital or a district health board. You might choose to be a policy expert working with the government. Or, you could travel overseas to the jungles of Papua New Guinea to work within a village setting. The options are endless – and endlessly meaningful.

Social workers make a difference in many areas around the world including:

• Hospitals and primary health care
• Mental health and addictions
• Voluntary and community organisations and government organisations
• Child protection
• Youth justice
• Housing
• Offenders
• Residential care
• Management and supervision
• Tertiary education
• Community work and community development
• Refugees and migrants
• Schools.

Scholarships

Massey Business School Promising Student Assistance Bursary

These bursaries were established in 2016 and are funded by the Massey Business School Development Fund. At least five bursaries will go to a student in each of the five schools, and one bursary each will be given to M?ori, Pasifika and international students.

• Who we're looking for - We're looking for students who are facing financial hardship or other circumstances that may hinder them from progressing in their studies.
• Eligibility criteria - You must be studying within the Massey Business School.

Application checklist

Include the following with your application:

• a personal statement, of no more than 400 words, outlining your circumstances and future academic and career plans
• a letter of support from a referee, either academic or character, speaking to the merits of your circumstances an academic transcript for any study completed outside of Massey University

Selection considerations - When choosing our recipients, we will consider your financial need and academic achievements. We may also consider your good character.

Colin Aiken Plant Breeding Bursary

This bursary was established in 2015 to promote plant breeding as a career. It was set up in association with South Pacific Seed Sales (NZ) Ltd with funds provided by royalties from sales of the Super Kumi hybrid variety of kumi kumi in acknowledgement of Colin Aiken who produced the variety. Mr Aiken died in 2017.

• What you'll be studying - This is an undergraduate or postgraduate scholarship. Preference may be given to New Zealand citizens, though students of other nationalities will be considered
• Eligibility criteria - You must be studying full-time in a subject area related to plant breeding.

Application checklist

Include the following with your application:

•  Your CV
•  A supporting statement outlining your interest in pursuing a career in plant breeding
•  A budget outlining your annual expenses and any predicted earnings, including any awards and scholarships held to date

Selection considerations - When choosing our recipient, we will consider your academic achievements and your career  intentions

With the coming of the new regulations, the New Zealand government has taken significant steps for international students. According to their pedagogy, students having completed Level 4 to 6 and non- degree level 7 qualifications with an additional year for Graduate Diploma Graduates of the qualifications get a one year work visa, the students having completed Level 4 to 6 and non- degree level 7 qualifications outside Auckland with an additional year for Graduate Diploma Graduates of the qualifications get a two year work visa the ones who have completed Level 7 or above get a three year work visa. Elaborate information on the visa is given on the dedicated institutional websites.
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