Massey University

Graduate Diploma in Arts - History

The Graduate Diploma in Arts (History) will give you the equivalent of an undergraduate major in history without completing a second bachelor’s degree.

The Graduate Diploma in Arts (History) is a bridging tool for graduates in other subjects to get the equivalent of a major in history.

Understand the present by studying the past
History is a subject as large as our recorded past. Our cultural heritage, literature, arts, religions, politics, economics, social behaviours, buildings and landscapes all derive from past influences.

Studying history gives you an understanding of where we have been and how the world has changed. You’ll get an appreciation of how people have faced challenges at different times, with the benefit of hindsight.

Loads of choices - pick what interests you
You can study one particular area, such as New Zealand and the Pacific. Or you could study a particular era, such as the medieval period or the 20th century. You could also focus on themes, such as politics, or social history.

Relevant to the past, present and future of New Zealand
Through history we can understand our past, explain our present and be better equipped to predict the future. We have the strongest focus on New Zealand history of any university in the world and New Zealand themes are central to our academics’ research. This combination means you will graduate ready to shape the future of New Zealand.