Bachelor of Screen Arts with Honours – BSA(Hons)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 8 |
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About the course
You'll develop a substantial piece of work, bringing all of your specialist knowledge and professional skills together and expressing your unique voice. For those wanting to go even further, the fourth year of study with us can also be a fast-track into our Master's degree.
With an emphasis on production, you’ll take advanced projects through the development of initial concepts and narratives to a completed and distributable work. You’ll respond to briefs that combine creative studio practice, storytelling, professional practice and portfolio development, using industry-standard production facilities, studios and labs.
In addition to practicing advanced production skills on cutting edge technology, you’ll learn about the media business and the creative economy, and how to evaluate and develop ideas for the marketplace.
In your final year, you have the option of doing an industry internship, connecting you to Aotearoa’s creative ecosphere and reflecting on where your skills best fit. You’ll also work extensively on a year-long creative project, either as sole practitioner or part of a like-minded team. The emphasis is on building a showreel, vertical slice, or short film that you can use as a calling card to the creative industry.
Learn from industry professionals
The BSA(Hons) is taught by industry professionals, including current and former staff from Wētā FX, Wētā Workshop, Paramount Pictures, Disney, Universal Studios, Park Road Post, TVNZ, PikPok, SKY, A44 Games, and the BBC.
Looking for a shorter qualification?
- Certificate in Creative Arts (6 months full-time; available part-time)
- Diploma in Creative Arts (12 months full-time; available part-time)
- Bachelor of Screen Arts (3 years full-time; available part-time)
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, outside of university admission regulations. Once you have applied and enrolled we encourage you to book a Creative Review to ensure you are on the right track.
English language requirements
To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.
Time limits for Honours, Distinction and Merit
If you complete this qualification within the stated time limit, you will normally be able to graduate with a class of Honours.
Look for further information under ‘Student Progression’ in the regulations for this qualification.
More information
- Read the regulations for this qualification thoroughly
- Contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
Prior learning, credit and exemptions
For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:
- review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
- contact us through the Get advice button on this page.
English language skills
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Maximum time limits for completion
There are maximum time limits to complete some undergraduate and all postgraduate qualifications. If you do not complete within the maximum time, you may be required to re-apply for the qualification if you wish to continue your studies.
If you are unable to complete the Bachelor of Screen Arts with Honours
If you are unable to complete the Bachelor of Screen Arts with Honours, you may be awarded a Certificate in Creative Arts, Diploma in Creative Arts, Diploma in Screen Arts or Bachelor of Screen Arts, depending on how many/which courses you have passed.
Official regulations
To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates.
Returning students
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
About the provider
Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa is a leading New Zealand university, world-renowned for unique practical qualifications, ground-breaking research, and online courses.
Each year over 5,000 international students from more than 100 countries find a warm welcome at Massey. We are ranked in the top 250 universities in the world by QS World Rankings and have a well-established reputation for academic leadership, research excellence and innovative teaching.