AUT - Master of Philosophy
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Master of Philosophy
Programme Code: AK3720
Level: 9
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time / Three years part time
Venue: City Campus
Starting date: Anytime
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a one year research only masters degree. It provides anopportunity for students to undertake a research topic of an applied or professional nature, under the supervision of School of Communication Studies staff.
Alternatively, the MPhil can provide a pathway to more advanced research at doctoral level.
WHAT THIS QUALIFICATION COVERS
Students will complete an original thesis during this year of study. Staff in the School of Communication Studies are available to supervise MPhil research on a wide range of topics. The school has extensive research capabilities in the following areas:
- Journalism
- Multimodal analysis
- New media
- Organisational communication
- Pasifika media
- Political economy of media
- Public relations and purposive communication
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
It is expected that graduates with a Master of Philosophy will have gained the necessary skills and qualifications to follow an academic or research career leading to a Doctor of Philosophy. Alternatively, their research topic may lead them to a position of expertise in their chosen field.
Last updated: 12 May 2009 12:34pm