Study Postgraduate Diploma in Communication at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Postgraduate Diploma in Communication

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Draw on the University’s broad field of knowledge and expertise and focus on one of a unique range of subjects-from political communication and intercultural communication, to media studies, popular film or music. You can also choose to focus on science communication, in a specialisation unique to Victoria University of Wellington. Choose to complete your degree with a research project that focuses on the area that interests you the most, or an internship at a relevant business or organisation.Learn about the context in which communication operates and the ways in which it is used to build and guide understanding.You’ll develop a critical knowledge of the field that will enable you to deconstruct the way that communication is used by others-and creatively apply these theories and approaches in your own work.

Which department am I in?

Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (2 Trimesters)

Tuition fees
NZ$38,350.00 (US$ 22,876) per year
Books & Stationery – 870 (1 year of study)

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

Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Kelburn Campus

Kelburn, Wellington,

Wellington,

6012, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

A Bachelors degree with at least a B average or equivalent in a relevant subject.

To be accepted by the programme director as capable of completing the proposed course of study

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

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Victoria University of Wellington ranks in the top one percent of the world’s universities in 14 subject areas.

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