Program Overview
The Media Studies (PGDipArts) at Massey University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered Online. 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 arts & design. 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 Media Studies (PGDipArts) 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 27,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,228 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Media Studies (PGDipArts) programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Modern and Postmodern Visual Cultures
- Advanced Film Studies
- Researching Media and Cultural Studies
- The World of Noir
- Modern Fiction, Popular Culture and the Media
- Technology and Cultural Change
- Media, Entertainment and Ethics
- Media Practice and Global Culture
- Advanced News Media Processes
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements
You will have completed one of the following:
- Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in Media Studies
- Bachelors degree with a minor in Media Studies, followed by a Graduate Certificate in Arts endorsed in Media Studies
Bachelors degree, followed by a Graduate Diploma in Arts endorsed in Media Studies
For more information, please visit programme website.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 27,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,228 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 27,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,228 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Massey University 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 Massey University
Massey University
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Massey University(Māori:Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa) is apublicresearch universityinNew Zealandthat provides internal and distance education. The university has campuses inAuckland,Palmerston North,...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
