Graduate Diploma in Arts (English)

The Graduate Diploma in Arts English is a bridging tool for graduates in other subjects to get the equivalent of a major in English. You can then apply for a postgraduate qualification in English if you wish. Study great texts from the past and present With Masseys Graduate Diploma in Arts English youll experience great literature in English, from Shakespeare to the present day. Our courses are taught by active researchers who share your love of literature theyll introduce you to remarkable writing and the reasons why it matters. Think deeply about the power of language A Massey Graduate Diploma in Arts English gives you tools to understand how literature helps create the world we live in. Youll begin to explore the ethical and social power of literary language and rhetoric, and start thinking deeply about the world and your place in it. Get applied skills Choose from a range of courses where you can use your English skills in creative and applied ways. Expand your horizons by taking a course in creative writing, theatre studies, or public and professional writing. Express your insights Youll learn to express yourself in a range of written, digital and oral forms. Youll develop specialised skills in reading and writing that are transferable into any professional career. Further study If you successfully complete your Graduate Diploma in Arts, you could go on to study a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts or a Master of Arts.

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.Specific requirementsTo enter the Graduate Diploma in Arts (English) you will have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor's degree or equivalent.You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.International English Language Requirements IELTS - 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each bandTOEFL iBT - Overall score 80 minimum 19 in WritingCambridge English - B2 First or B2 First for schools or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.NCEL - Level 4 (Academic)PTE - 50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skillsLanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill