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

Develop the skills to lead and innovate through effective communication in organisations, particularly in times of crisis and large-scale change.

Understand and critically engage with current trends, tools and innovations in media, focusing on digital communication and cross-platform strategies.

Design, undertake and complete an independent research dissertation relevant to communication studies, potentially including creative artefacts.
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.
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.

Media
Communication
Public Relations
Digital Media

Communication manager
Media strategist
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

Develop the skills to lead and innovate through effective communication in organisations, particularly in times of crisis and large-scale change.

Understand and critically engage with current trends, tools and innovations in media, focusing on digital communication and cross-platform strategies.

Design, undertake and complete an independent research dissertation relevant to communication studies, potentially including creative artefacts.
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.
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.

Media
Communication
Public Relations
Digital Media

Communication manager
Media strategist
May be required to attend a selection interview.
Public relations leader
Media producer
Corporate communications specialist
Media innovation consultant
May be required to attend a selection interview.
Public relations leader
Media producer
Corporate communications specialist
Media innovation consultant