Program Overview
The Communication Studies at Auckland University of Technology is a Master programme in Communications & Media over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Communication Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 18,934 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,191 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- COMM808 Media, Culture and Society (15 points)
- COMM810 New Media and Society (15 points)
- COMM812 Selected Topics in Media Communication Practice (15 points)
- COMM813 Time, Temporality and Globalisation (15 points)
- PUBL801 International Public Relations
- PUBL802 Journalism and Media Relations
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In order to be admitted to the Master of Communication Studies an applicant must have completed the following or equivalent:
- (a) the Bachelor of Communication Studies or
- (b) a relevant graduate diploma
- (c) Postgraduate Certificate in Communication Studies
- (d) Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies
- (e) Bachelor of Communication Studies (Honours)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 18,934 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,191 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 18,934 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,191 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Auckland University of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Auckland University of Technology
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months
