Postgraduate Certificate in Communication

Victoria University of Wellington

Subject area

Communication and Media Studies not elsewhere classified

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Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of B or better. Relevant subjects include communication, journalism, cultural studies, film, media studies, music, marketing, public relations, language and literary studies, and science.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

Postgraduate Certificate in Communication graduates will have an understanding of the underpinning key principles of communication and be able to critically analyse communication processes from multiple perspectives in a range of different domains. They will have the skills necessary to debate complex issues related to communication in a constructive and rational manner. Graduates will be able to communicate this knowledge in multiple contexts, using a variety of methods (e.g., written, oral, audio-visual).. Students who complete the requirements of the PGCertC may be able to continue to the Postgraduate Diploma of Communication or the Master of Communication.

What graduates earn

Graduates who studied Communication and Media Studies at this level can earn:

$50,000

Median earnings one year after study

$57,000

Median earnings two years after study

$70,000

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

Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 842 864
Phone: (04) 472 1000
Fax: (04) 499 4601
Email: info-desk@vuw.ac.nz
Web: http://www.vuw.ac.nz

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Sources

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