Master of Screen Arts – MSA

Qualification: Master
NZQF level: 9
Duration: 1 year 6 months full-time (180 credits); part-time available
Location: Wellington campus
Audience: International students

Entry requirements

Selected entry qualification. Requires a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent with minimum B average, or Bachelor of Screen Arts (Honours) with B average across 700-800 level courses, or Postgraduate Diploma in Screen Arts with B average, or Admission with Equivalent Status with relevant experience. Selection also based on interview and portfolio assessment, plus a Research Statement and academic transcripts.

English requirements

“If English is not your first language (or the language of tuition of your prior degree), supply a current IELTS (or equivalent) score. To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.”

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Extracted from the official programme page · last confirmed 7 July 2026 · always confirm details with Massey University before applying.