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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.
The Graduate Diploma in Communication (Level 7) is a one year full-time programme. It consists of eight papers offered over two semesters (16 weeks) from February to June and July to November. Students can also study this programme part-time. All assessments are internal with no end of year examinations.
Group A: Core modules
Module Code | Module Name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
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COMM710 | Communications 710 | 7 | 30 |
Group B: Elective
Module Code | Module Name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
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PROF702 | Professional Practice 3 | 7 | 30 | PROF601 or equivalent | |
COMM720 | Communications 720 | 7 | 15 | COMM620 or equivalent | |
DFNZ701 | Design Factory Industry Project | 7 | 30 | 75 credits at level 6 or pre-requisites may be waived at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated authority | |
CRTV702 | Freelance Project | 7 | 15 | COMM610, COMM620 or DSGN610, DSGN620 or MAPA610, MAPA620 or CART610, CART620 or equivalent | |
CRTV703 | Capstone Project | 7 | 15 | COMM710 or DSGN710 or MAPA710 or CART710 or equivalent | |
CRTV701 | Research Methods | 7 | 15 | CRIT601 or equivalent | |
CRTV705 | Creative Work Integrated Learning | 7 | 15 | PROF702 or equivalent | |
PROF601 | Professional Practice 2 | 6 | 15 | PROF501 or equivalent | |
CRIT601 | Critical Methods 2 | 6 | 15 | CRIT501 or equivalent | |
DFNZ601 | Design Thinking Launchpad | 6 | 15 | 60 credits at level 5 or equivalent | |
COMM602 | Feature Writing | 6 | 15 | ||
COMM603 | Advertising and Publicity | 6 | 15 | 45 credits at level 5 PROF501 or equivalent | |
CRTV601 | Creative Special Topic 3 | 6 | 15 | 60 credits at level 5 |
Group C: Free Choice
Module Code | Module Name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
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Any level 5, 6 or 7 paper from the Graduate Diploma in Communication or Bachelor of Communication. Or electives from any other Wintec Degree by approval of the Programme Coordinator | 5, 6 or 7 | 60 |
The Graduate Diploma in Communication (Level 7) may lead to employment as a journalist, editor, sub-editor, television presenter, feature writer, online news-writer, radio presenter or media advisor.
Look through our graduate publication to see the work students create. Here, you will find short bios and images of student projects from across the media arts disciplines.
Once you have submitted your application
General academic admission
Candidates are required to have:
i. Successfully completed a bachelor's degree from a New Zealand institution; or
ii. Successfully completed a bachelor's degree from an approved and accredited overseas institution; or
iii. Successfully completed a level 6 or 7 diploma and relevant work and/or life experience (equivalent to a bachelor's degree); or
iv. 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.
Selection criteria
Selection will be determined on the basis of the candidate's application and academic performance. An interview and written language test may also be required as part of the selection process.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0 with no individual ban score lower than 5.5; or equivalent.
Check what documents are required to enrol in this programme.
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