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Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Communication

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma

Duration

2 years and 6 months

Next start date

Expected Jul 2026

Campus

Main Campus

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Summary

Build your creative and analytical skills with the Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Communication (PGCertStratCom), open to students of any study background to help you learn about planning and implementing communications campaigns.

Course Subjects
  • COMS421 Foundations of Strategic Communication
  • COMS425 Campaign Planning with Social Data Analysis

Entry criteria

To apply for the Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Communication, you will need to have either a bachelor's degree (with a minimum B GPA in your final year courses, or three years relevant work experience) or have at least five years of relevant practical or professional experience.

If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Communication or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

You can apply online at myUC for the on-campus version, or through Tuihono UC | UC Online for the online version.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

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