Overview

Massey University’s Bachelor of Arts - Defence Studies offers industry input, practical experience and specialised knowledge to develop the skills employers seek.

You’ll follow a unique qualification that combines the study of modern defence studies and military history with broad and transferable critical-thinking skills.

The contemporary world of modern defence is the core of this specialised major. You’ll examine its impact on media, technology and conflict resolution at local and global levels. Massey is the only university in New Zealand where you can study defence studies and military history at undergraduate level.

Career

There’s increasing demand for defence professionals, both military and civilian. Employers are looking for people with the intelligence, initiative and determination to work in a wide range of complex defence environments.

You could work not just for the military, but also in areas such as public education, peacekeeping and intelligence. These roles are integral to the safety of New Zealand, and the demand for qualified people who can fill these is exceptionally strong.

Get ready for a great career in New Zealand or the international community, in a broad range of areas such as:

civil defence and disaster relief
diplomacy and conflict resolution
peacekeeping and truce monitoring
policy analysis
education
journalism and the media
management and planning
politics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Military Power

War and Society

History of Warfare

Global Defence Challenges

Irregular Warfare

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

International Relations International Development Terrorism & Security View 5 other Bachelors in International Relations in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Birth certificate
Current passport
Residency visa
Citizenship certificate

English language proficiency documents
To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification, you will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school, or another university or tertiary institution. The specific level depends on which country or region of the world you are from.

Tuition Fee

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International

30450 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30450 NZD per year during 36 months.
National

6599 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6599 NZD per year during 36 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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