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Master of Communication – MC

This course is available

Online, On-Campus

Level of Study

Master's Degree

Summary

Massey’s Master of Communication will deepen your understanding of communication as both a science and a set of real-world practices. You do not have to have a specific background in communication to complete this degree.

Our students come from a wide range of disciplines including arts, social sciences, law, education, design or health services. You may have found yourself in a work role with a communication aspect and you want better insights into the principles and practice of communication. Or, you may be keen to undertake a supervised research project exploring how communication can solve problems in your workplace or community

The Master of Communication will help you to advance your career and to understand better how to manage the communication aspects of your life and work.

Do communication research in a context relevant to you

The research project in this masters enables you to focus on a real-world communication challenge and combine different communication research approaches to develop a novel solution. You can draw on research approaches from public relations, expressive arts, communication management, marketing, linguistics, media studies or journalism studies, or create a bespoke research approach that includes supervision from a related discipline such as Māori studies, international relations or evaluation studies. Your learning will focus on practical, relevant outcomes for your career.

Entry criteria

Entry requirements

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

Massey University entry requirement

Specific requirements

To enter the Master of Communication you will:

have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor’s degree in a communication-related* area or equivalent qualification, having achieved a grade average of at least B in the 300-level majoring courses, or
have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor of Communication with Honours, or equivalent, with a B grade average,
have been awarded or qualified for a Postgraduate Diploma in Communication, or equivalent, with a B grade average.

*Note: We interpret “communication-related” broadly. A wide range of undergraduate degrees touch upon communication skills and the Master of Communication is designed to encompass both those with specific prior communication study and those with some practical communication knowledge but new to the scholarly field.

You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language and your qualifying degree was not completed at a University where English was the medium of instruction, you must have achieved an IELTS of 7 with no band less than 6.5 within the five years before your application. If you are currently at IELTS of 6.5 overall with no band less than 6, please contact us to discuss your entry options.

Time limits for Honours, Distinction and Merit

Where your qualification is completed within the stated time limit and to a high standard, you may be able to graduate with Distinction or Merit.

Look for information under ‘Student Progression’ in the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates.
Contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.

Prior learning, credit and exemptions

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
contact us through the Get advice button on this page.

English language skills

If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

Maximum time limits for completion

There are maximum time limits to complete postgraduate qualifications. If you do not complete within the maximum time, you may be required to re-apply for the qualification if you wish to continue your studies.

Official regulations

To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate official rules and regulations for this qualification.

You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.

Returning students

For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.

In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.

Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.

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