Master of Screen Arts
Massey University · Palmerston North, New Zealand
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Arts
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- NZD 50,190 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- February, July
About this programme
Pursue screen arts research pathways, supported through connections and partnerships with industry and the sector. Our Master of Screen Arts (MSA) spans many fields: animation, documentary and factual, emerging creative technologies, film production, game development, media technology and visual effects.
Entry requirements
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University. Massey University entry requirements This is a selected entry qualification. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet. To enter the Master of Screen Arts (180 credit qualification) you will: Meet the University admission requirements as specified, and: Have been awarded or qualified for a relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification with a minimum grade average of at least B; or Have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Screen Arts (Honours) with a grade of at least B across the 700-800 level courses, or equivalent, or have been awarded or qualified for the Postgraduate Diploma in Screen Arts with a grade average of at least B, or equivalent; or Have been granted admission under the Admission with Equivalent Status regulations and demonstrate practical, professional and scholarly experience at an appropriate level; And will have been selected into the qualification on the basis of an interview and assessment of a portfolio of relevant work prepared by the candidate. You will also need to: Provide a Research Statement prior to interview. Provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at universities other than Massey University. If English is not your first language (or the language of tuition of your prior degree), supply a current IELTS (or equivalent) score. If you have previously completed a relevant Bachelor Honours, or Postgraduate Diploma qualification with a grade of at least a B across the 700-800 level courses, it may be possible to apply for accelerated entry into the 120 Thesis component of the degree. The selected entry criteria below remain consistent, but we will require a Research Proposal rather than a Research Statement. Portfolio and Research Statement/Research Proposal requirements For more information about portfolio and Research Statement/Research Proposal requirements, see the College of Creative Arts' postgraduate applications page. Application closing date Applications close 29 November (for a Semester 1 start in late February) and 14 May for a Semester Two start in mid-July. English language requirements To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards. Massey University English language requirements