Master of Communication Studies
Media & Comms
A course by
AUT
Shape the future of media and communication industries with the Master of Communication Studies at AUT. Specialise in communication leadership or media innovation, and undertake a research dissertation targeting your area of interest.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 18 months
Core skills this course teaches
Advanced Communication Leadership Skills
Develop the skills to lead and innovate through effective communication in organisations, particularly in times of crisis and large-scale change.
Media Innovation and Ecosystem Strategies
Understand and critically engage with current trends, tools and innovations in media, focusing on digital communication and cross-platform strategies.
Applied Research in Communication
Design, undertake and complete an independent research dissertation relevant to communication studies, potentially including creative artefacts.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Communication Studies at AUT offers students the ability to specialise in communication leadership or media innovation while developing expertise in current topics in communication and media. The programme emphasises research skills with a required dissertation and provides opportunities for creative practice, such as producing media artefacts or public relations campaigns. Evening classes are designed for working students. Graduates gain advanced understanding of the changing media landscape, digital technologies, communication strategy, and leadership in times of social change.
Course Content
- Media and Communication Research Methods
- Communication Leadership
- Media Innovation
- Change and Sustainability
- Communicating Wicked Problems
- Digital Citizenship
- Persuasion and Social Change
- Media Innovation Practice
- Producing for Media Ecosystems
- Managing Innovation in the Digital Economy
- Media Futures
- Professional Practice Project
- Research Dissertation
What you need to know first
Completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with a B grade average or higher in level 7 courses.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Media
Communication
Public Relations
Digital Media
Future employment opportunities might be
Communication manager
Media strategist