Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Media and Communication

University of Canterbury

This Postgraduate Diploma is ideal for graduates wishing to undertake advanced study in a humanities or social science specialisation. A graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts will have an advanced level of knowledge in one discipline or area of specialisation cultivated over a full year of study or equivalent. During this time they will have developed such skills as: the ability to analyse and evaluate academic literature in that area the ability to synthesise information and communicate their findings in both oral and written form self-directed learning and intellectual independence. Postgraduate study in Media and Communication provides you the skills to understand and contribute to a range of communication fields at an advanced level. It opens up research opportunities on some of the most significant topics in society, politics, and culture, and also gives you the skills to work in the communication industry, from writing and creative to strategy and analysis roles. Choose either professional or research-focused qualifications. Study Involve: Combine study of communication theories with case studies, professional guests, skills training in analytical software, and your own research projects. Take part in small, discussion-based classes, where you learn alongside other students. Balance academic analysis with internships and applied research projects that embed you in the communication industry.

Faculty of Arts