From investigative journalism to screenwriting and digital media, this one-year intensive postgraduate programme equips you with skills in the communications field.
Select from a range of courses that best suit your interests or choose a specialised pathway in which you can develop and extend your creative and professional practice in a particular discipline.
Taught by staff who are internationally known as experts in their field, the Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies is combination of academic and creative options. It provides a relevant and flexible entry into postgraduate study.
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A selection interview may be required.
International student entry requirements
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with 7.0 in Writing, 6.5 in Reading, 6.5 in Listening and 7.0 in Speaking; or equivalent
If you have successfully completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies, you can choose to continue your studies with the Master of Communication Studies (subject to meeting the entry criteria).
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.