University
Massey University
Diploma in Communication
This course is available
Online, On-Campus
Level of Study
Diploma
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected
Summary
The Diploma in Communication is designed to introduce students to a selection of disciplines in the communication field. It provides students with employment pathways in the fields, among others, of
- Public relations
- Communication management
- Arts administration
- Event management
- Relationship management
- Journalism
- Web content management
- Social media advising
- Brand management
- Advertising
- Marketing/communications executive, or
- Media planning/buying.
Diploma in Communication structure
120 credits
Schedule A (15 Credits)
- Communication Theory and Practice
- Writing and Inquiry
Schedule B (30 credits)
- Introduction to Marketing
- Media Skills
- Introduction to Journalism
Schedule C (30 credits)
- Creative Communication
- Introduction to Media Studies
- Language and Communication
The Diploma in Communication is awarded without endorsement.
Entry criteria
- Entry requirements vary from country to country.
- Students are required to complete international academic qualification equivalent to NCEA. For more details, please visit university website.
Students from a country where English is not the first language, must obtain a minimum English Language competency level.
- IELTS score of 6.0 (no band less than 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT score of 80 overall (min 19 in Writing)
- PTE Academic score of 50 Overall (min 42 in communicative skills)
- Cambridge English score of 169 overall and all bands 162 or better
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