Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)Graduate Diploma in Communication
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Graduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
City Campus
Summary
This programme is for those who want to enhance their degree or work experience with knowledge and skills in public relations, advertising, and media practices. Students will work on live projects with real clients, with support from tutors with industry experience.
To be successful in public relations or advertising, students must be an excellent communicator, a problem solver, a lateral thinker, interested in contemporary issues, creative and able to work under pressure. The Graduate Diploma in Communication (Level 7) can help develop students' abilities in these areas and prepare them for a career in these exciting industries.
Entry criteria
General academic admission
Candidates are required to have:
- Successfully completed a bachelor's degree from a New Zealand institution; or
- Successfully completed a bachelor's degree from an approved and accredited overseas institution; or
- Successfully completed a level 6 or 7 diploma and relevant work and/or life experience (equivalent to a bachelor's degree); or
- Equivalent (as approved by the Centre Director or authorised nominee).
Special admission
Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the general admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success may be eligible for special admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher level programmes.
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