A Massey University's Bachelor of Arts is your passport to discovering, questioning and understanding what it means to be human, across societies and civilisations past and present. Celebrate and learn from humanity ? our ever-evolving richness and diversity, our conflicts and cataclysms, our triumphs of art and knowledge.It meets your needs

The refreshed BA will deliver what you ? and employers - are looking for. How do we know? We asked hundreds of employers and Massey graduates about the value of a BA and designed a new core curriculum based on their responses.

The new BA core curriculum will include courses at 100, 200 and 300 levels, which are designed to:

• Give you the transferable skills demanded by employers
• Position you for any career path you choose
• Be intellectually stimulating
• Offer you a rich diversity of subjects
• Complement your major(s) and/or minor(s)
• Help you make sense of and engage with the wider world

Graduate a step ahead of the rest

In the global marketplace of the future, people who thrive in ever-changing environments will be in demand. Massey?s refreshed BA will explicitly develop your skills in critical thinking, communication and problem-solving. Your ability to engage effectively with others, and contribute to society in positive and meaningful ways, will be more important than ever. You?ll graduate ready to take on the world.

You?ll be introduced to new ways of making sense of the world. Your assumptions and ideas will be challenged. Your ability to make informed choices, evaluate evidence and construct reasoned arguments will be strengthened. And you will use your intellect and imagination to generate imaginative solutions to complex local and global challenges.

If studying on campus is not an option for you, Massey?s distance learning offering is a great choice. Or you could combine the two, taking some courses on campus and some by distance. Massey is a world leader in distance education. You will experience multi-modal interactive learning platforms and 24/7 library services. Your study will fit with your lifestyle and your commitments. Whatever your circumstances, we've got you covered.

Careers

In a 2014 survey, a significant number of employers said the BA is relevant to today?s business environment. Transferable skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and communication - which you will learn in your BA _ will enable you to thrive in modern-day business.

Studying a BA at Massey will ensure you develop these skills and make you ready for the jobs of the future.