Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication
Study Discipline: Media & Communication Studies
Study Programme Details
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand
Admission Sessions: Autumn Session, Spring Session
Study Format: Full Time
Mode of Study: Fully on Site
About this Study Course
Elevate your communication prowess with UC’s Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication (GradDipStratComm), a gateway to mastering the art of impactful messaging in today’s dynamic landscape. Whether you’re aiming to augment your current studies or career trajectory, this program offers a transformative experience designed to equip you with the skills needed to thrive in diverse professional settings.
Overview
Strategic communication lies at the heart of effective management across industries, shaping narratives, driving engagement, and fostering meaningful connections. In an era defined by data analytics and audience insights, adept communicators wield the power to craft compelling messaging campaigns that resonate deeply with target audiences.
From marketing and organizational development to health communication and political campaigning, the possibilities are limitless for those fluent in the language of strategic communication.
Admission Requirements
- Any bachelor’s degree, or other qualifications of an equivalent standard, is required to enrol in the Diploma.
- CAE or CPE: Score of 176 with a minimum of 169 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
- IELTS Academic: An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
- NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3
- NZCEL: Level 5
- Pearson Test of English (Academic): PTE with an overall score of 58
- TOEFL iBT: Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening
- Compulsory courses:
- COMS320 Strategic Campaign Development
- COMS330 Communication in Context
- Elective courses:
- 30 points of 300-level elective courses
- 30 points of elective courses from any level
- Domestic — $6,748
- International — $31,600
Future Career Outcomes
Embark on a journey towards professional excellence with our comprehensive program, where theoretical insights seamlessly merge with practical application. Through hands-on projects, internships, and mentorship opportunities, students emerge as adept communicators poised to make a tangible impact in their chosen fields. Our alumni have gone on to excel in a myriad of roles, driving innovation, fostering change, and shaping narratives that resonate on a global scale.
Visa Requirements:
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