Master of Communication
University of Auckland
Subject area
Communication and Media Studies not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Duration
1.5 Years
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
MC graduates will have developed advanced competencies that are highly valued across a broad range of employment sectors. Graduates will be well-prepared for leadership roles in communication professions, including media, public relations, and advertising. Students will also be well-placed to take on leadership roles across a wide range of public, private and social organisations in which advanced communication skills are highly sought-after, including: government agencies; community and charitable organisations; for-profit and not-for-profit enterprises; and civil society organisations. Whichever sector they work in, the distinctive character of this programme will empower graduates to become influential agents of positive social change. Graduates from the MC programme will also be qualified and well-prepared to enter international or domestic doctoral programmes in Communication.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
A relevant Bachelors degree, or a relevant Bachelors degree and 60 points towards a relevant Postgraduate Certificate in Arts, and a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA).
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1.5 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
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Student fees
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N/A | N/A |
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Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
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N/A | N/A |
| Total | N/A | N/A |
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Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $57,000 |
| Earnings range | $45,000 - $73,000 |
| In employment | 60% |
| In further study | 19% |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 61 62 63
Phone: (09) 373 7999
Fax: (0800) 616 264
Email: studentinfo@auckland.ac.nz
Web: http://www.auckland.ac.nz
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