Study Bachelor of Communication (Expressive Arts and Media Studies) at Massey University in New Zealand, School of Communication, Journalism and Marketing

About this course

About this course
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- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International
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What will I learn?

This unique degree is for those who love being creative, writing and the performing arts, but also want to discover how the media shape our identities and our world. In this unique composite major, you’ll study courses in both media studies and expressive arts. You’ll blend theory with creative practice. Expressive arts is unique in New Zealand and was created in response to student demand. You’ll get to study a combination of the three creative discipline areas of theatre, creative writing, or digital media production. In the media studies part of your study you will learn about the production, consumption and content of media and their social, cultural, political and economic implications.

Which department am I in?

School of Communication, Journalism and Marketing

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$34,220.00 (US$ 20,412) per year

International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Wellington Campus

Wallace Street,

Mount Cook,

Wellington,

6021, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$34,220.00 (US$ 20,412) per year

International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Wellington Campus

Wallace Street,

Mount Cook,

Wellington,

6021, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University. To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification you will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school or another university or tertiary institution.Specific requirementsThere are no specific entry requirements for this qualification outside of university admission regulations.International English Language Requirements IELTS - 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each bandTOEFL iBT - Overall score 80 minimum 19 in WritingCambridge English - B2 First or B2 First for schools or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.NCEL - Level 4 (Academic)PTE - 50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skillsLanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.