The Master of Creative Writing (MCW) is a 180-credit programme that can follow on immediately from your bachelor's degree in any subject.
Entry Requirements
This programme is a selected entry programme. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.
To enter the Master of Creative Writing you will:
have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor's degree with at least a B grade average across the 200 and 300-level specialisation courses, or
have a bachelor's with honours degree or a postgraduate diploma in arts in Creative Writing, Expressive Arts or English, with at least a B grade average for the qualification.
You will be selected into the programme on the basis of a process which includes providing:
a summary of your research interests: a brief (one to two paragraphs) outline of your proposed MCW thesis, summarising your proposed creative project (about 70% of the thesis) and proposed critical project (about 30% of the thesis). Please indicate the genre in which you would like to write your creative thesis in this outline. Critical projects usually take the form of a literary essay, a craft essay, or an exegesis
a portfolio of your creative writing (please refer below)
confirmation that your creative writing portfolio is your own personal work.
If you have a bachelor's with honours degree or postgraduate diploma in arts in Creative Writing, Expressive Arts or English as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification in accordance with the limits specified in the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
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Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this programme, outside of university admission regulations.
Study communication design and apply graphic design and digital skills to create typographic and visual meaning in graphic and interaction design, branding, illustration, photography, advertising, motion graphics and art direction.
Interested in postgraduate study in communications? In as little as one semester you can explore a range of topics - from inclusive journalism to media innovation and communication leadership.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Bachelor of Communication Studies or equivalent OR
Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree
In the Bachelor of Creative Media Production (Honours), you'll take your own project from conception to completion under the expert supervision of our industry-connected staff. It could be a short film, video game, mixed reality experience or whatever you can imagine.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Bachelor of Creative Media Production (Honours) you will:
have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor of Creative Media Production or equivalent with at least a B grade average over the highest level courses.
You must provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism is based on leading overseas journalism qualifications. It is for those with no journalism experience who wish to enter the industry, or those with some experience who wish to develop specialist knowledge.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism you will:
have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor's degree or equivalent, with at least a B- grade average in the 300-level majoring courses or equivalent
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
The Graduate Diploma in Journalism enables you to study another subject without completing a second bachelor's degree. The graduate diploma is a bridging tool to gain the equivalent of an undergraduate major in a specific area so you can go on to postgraduate study.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Graduate Diploma in Journalism you will:
have been awarded or qualified for an undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification, or
have been admitted to the qualification on the basis of equivalent relevant professional experience.
To ensure this qualification is right for you, you will be required to submit a short personal statement detailing why you wish to study this qualification and your relevant industry experience (if any).
If you already have an undergraduate degree, you are strongly advised to consider doing the Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism.
AUT's communications degree is very well regarded in New Zealand and around the world. That's because our students pick up top jobs in the best companies and media outlets, and win many prestigious awards.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirementsIf you have New Zealand qualifications
The world needs communicators. It needs people who have the creativity and imagination to develop content that will inspire and connect people. It needs those with the logic, analysis and language skills to deliver that content in a strategic and meaningful way.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this programme, outside of university admission regulations.
Note: This programme may have an on-campus or in-person requirement and therefore requires that students submit a current My Vaccine Pass on enrolment. In the Bachelor of Creative Media Production (BCMP) you will learn about industry-standard technologies across multiple media.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for the Bachelor of Creative Media Production other than those required to study at university.
From communication leadership to inclusive journalism and media innovation, this one-year intensive postgraduate programme equips you with skills in the communications field.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Bachelor of Communication Studies or equivalent OR
Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree
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Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Must have completed the Bachelor of Communication Studies or an equivalent qualification with a B grade average or higher in Level 7 courses.
