A Diploma in Communication can open up employment pathways in the many fields including: public relations communication management arts administration event management relationship management journalism web content management social media advising brand management advertising...
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.
Enhance your ability to analyse complex geopolitical issues. Study a one-year specialist International Relations programme and take your career global.
Are you interested in preparing for further study in business? The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation is your start to an exciting future in a variety of different business specialisations.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements:
For this programme, you will need the following:
A minimum of 4 years' secondary education;
Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts;
A minimum total of 40 NCEA credits at level 2 in four subjects, including:
A minimum of 12 English credits at level 1 or higher;
University Entrance numeracy (or equivalent);
If you haven't met the above NCEA requirements, you'll need one of the following:
A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or Cambridge), or;
The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3);
After you have submitted your application to study at Unitec, you may be asked to attend a skills review session to assess your literacy and numeracy levels. This helps us to enrol you in the best programme and courses for your career pathway.
English requirements for international students:
If English is not your first language, you will need one of the following:
Academic IELTS level 5.5 with no band lower than 5, or;
The New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 (Applied).
If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.
If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance, or try our New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3).
For more information download the programme regulations:
The Master of Marketing is designed for anyone with an unrelated degree who wants to study marketing at master's level and develop the skills for a professional marketing role.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirementsIf you have New Zealand qualifications
Must have completed a bachelor's degree (in any discipline) with a B- grade average or higher in courses at level 7 or equivalent
If you have qualifications from another country
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Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree (in a relevant professional subject)
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years
Accepted subject majors:
n/a
Minimum scores
Percentage:
minimum 65%
Degree classification:
n/a
Letter criteria:
B-
GPA 10 point scale:
6.5 (in final year)
Accepted qualification:
1. Diploma IV-Sarjana sains terapan AND / OR 2. Sarjana (SI)
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
n/a
Minimum scores
Percentage:
65-69 (final year)
Degree classification:
n/a
Letter criteria:
B- (final year)
GPA 4 point scale:
2,70 (final year)
Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years Accepted subject majors: n/a
Minimum scores
Percentage:
65 (final year)
Letter criteria:
B- (final year)
GPA 4 point scale:
2.6 (final year)
Accepted qualification: 1. Bachelor's degree from prestigious university awarded up to 2022 AND / OR 2. Bachelor's degree awarded from 2022 with an entry qual of Year 12 AND / OR 3. Bachelor's degree from Section 1 institute as per NOOSR AND / OR 4. Doctor of Medicine/Juris Doctor/Bachelor of Laws AND / OR 5. Doctor of Dentistry/Optometry/Veterinary Medicine Accepted undergraduate qualification duration: 4 years Accepted subject majors: n/a
Develop a sound understanding of marketing in just one year, with the potential to open many doors for your career. The marketing role in a business is vital to convey value to potential and existing customers. And the role of a marketer is necessary to get that message to the intended audience.
Entry Requirements
For this programme, you will need the following:
1. A recognised degree, a professional qualification in a relevant discipline or the ability to demonstrate competencies equivalent to the above 2. If you're a graduate of Unitec's Bachelor of Business, you cannot be admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Business in the same specialisation in which you majored in the degree 3. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 4. If English is your second language, you are required to have one or more of the following:
Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
Pearson Test of English (Academic): 50 with no score lower than 50
Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years
Don't meet the requirements? We also accept:
Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission; or
If you're seeking entry based on work experience, you will be required to demonstrate, in a written application, CV and attestation from suitable referees, that you have substantial professional experience in activities related to this programme, and/or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies.
For more information download the programme regulations:
You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
1.5 year program
You must have one of:
A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in business or a related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by at least seven years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in business or a related discipline.
1 year program
You must have one of:
A recognised bachelor honours degree in advertising communication marketing or public relations with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
A recognised bachelor degree plus graduate certificate both in advertising communication marketing or public relations with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
A recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in advertising communication marketing or public relations with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
A recognised bachelor degree in advertising communication marketing or public relations with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by at least seven years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in advertising communication marketing or public relations.
Academic entry requirements
As part of QUT's application for admission process you will be automatically assessed for the 1.5 year program. If you wish to be considered for the 2 year program only please indicate this on your application form.
Master of Business - 1.5 year program
A completed recognised bachelor degree in business or related field with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
A completed recognised bachelor degree in marketing advertising mass communication public relations or journalism with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
Master of Business - 2 year program
A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
Pathway
Graduate Certificate in Business and Communication: Applicants with an overall IELTS score of 6 (Reading and Writing no less than 5.5 and no other sub-score below 5) (or accepted equivalent) may be considered for the Graduate Certificate / Masters pathway.
The world is full of stories that need to be told. Get the industry-relevant skills you need to become a communications specialist and digital storyteller using a wide range of technologies - from websites and apps through to films, podcasting and social media.
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
The need for effective and powerful science communication is greater than ever. Our course is very practical and applied, with a special focus on creative nonfiction science writing. Our students tend to be those whose passions and talents lie between the sciences and creative practice.
Entry Requirements
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Sciences), on the advice of the Head of the Department of Science Communication.
Every applicant shall either
have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Science; or
have alternative qualifications acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
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 growth of marketing-related roles where professionals will benefit from a marketing qualification is projected to increase by 22 per cent in the five years leading up to 2024.1 The Graduate Certificate in Marketing and Digital Strategy gives you the foundational skills and knowledge to drive...
