Graduate Diploma in Information Design and Management
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Subject area
Communication and Media Studies not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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Entry requirements
*Academic
A Bachelor's degree.
*Alternative
Level 6 or 7 Diploma and relevant work and/or life experience (equivalent to a Bachelor's degree) or evidence of practical, professional or educational experience supporting their ability to work at this level.
*English
If English is not your first language you may also be required to provide evidence of your English language skills as listed below. If you have no evidence of your English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, contact us for an assessment.
IELTS 6.5 Academic (no lower than 6.0 in any subtest).
Note: IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test. Students who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English Language Skills.
*Admission
Applicants who meet the requirements for admission are accepted into the programme in the order their applications are received.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The aim of the Graduate Diploma is to enable students to develop knowledge and expertise in all aspects of information design and management. The focus is on creating, managing and testing effective user-centred content relevant to an information driven age.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Communication and Media Studies at this level can earn:
$48,000
Median earnings one year after study
$53,000
Median earnings two years after study
$62,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
84%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
AUT International Excellence Scholarship - South Asia
Value:
NZD$5,000Contribution to fees
AUT International Excellence Scholarship- Southeast Asia
Value:
$5000 NZDContribution to fees
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 242 476
Phone: (03) 940 8669
Fax: (03) 366 6544
Email: info@ara.ac.nz
Web: http://www.ara.ac.nz
Sources
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