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CSU's Doctor of Communication is a research degree providing the opportunity for advanced critical reflection on professional practice in the disciplines of Journalism, Public Relations and Organisational Communication, Advertising, Cultural Performance and other closely related fields.

The Doctor of Communication taught subjects are student-centred and project-driven. They are designed to encourage experienced practitioners in a range of communications fields to consider their practice from a societal, cultural and technological perspective as well as examine practice in detail. Over this period, the student will develop their research proposal which is presented to Faculty and peers before the start of the independent research project(s).

Entry Requirements

applicants will:

hold a Class 1 or Class 2 (Division 1) Bachelor (Honours) degree, or

a Master degree by coursework (attained at a course Grade point average of 5.00 or better), or a Master degree by research. Variation to admission requirements based on alternative academic qualifications will be assessed by the Course Coordinator in consultation with the Sub-Dean Research and The Board of Graduate Studies.

have at least five years of full-time (or equivalent) practice in the communication field or in a cognate area, a significant amount of which should be at industry professional level, and some of which must be current meet the University's English language proficiency requirements

have access to an appropriate organisation during the period of enrolment to carry out their empirical research work, so that the practical requirements of the program can be met

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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The Master of Communication Degree by Research is a program of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis which makes a contribution to knowledge. The program is governed by the Program Rules for Masters Degrees by Research, which provide details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination of the thesis. Consultation with the university will assist you to determine eligibility for admission, to identify the proposed areas of research and to ascertain the availability of suitable supervisors.

CQUniversity offers Masters Degree by Research programs in the areas of communication, communication technologies and journalism.

Entry Requirements

You may be considered for admission to candidature for the masters degree if you:

hold an honours degree from the university or any other approved institution in a relevant discipline; or
hold a three-year undergraduate degree and a graduate diploma at a high level of academic performance in a relevant discipline; or
hold a three-year undergraduate degree at a high level of academic performance in a relevant discipline, plus a minimum of one year’s relevant work experience; or
hold a three-year undergraduate degree with a credit level grade point average (GPA); or
hold a four-year undergraduate degree at a high level of academic performance; or
hold an alternative qualification deemed by the panel to be of equivalent scope and standard.
Persons only holding a pass degree, and who do not satisfy any of the criteria specified above, will be required to undertake a masters qualifying/enabling program, normally of only one year's (full time) duration, as specified in the University's resolution on masters qualifying programs.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Master of Communication is a stimulating course which creates professionals with advanced communication skills. The course recognises the advances in communication technologies and the increasing globalisation of business enterprises.

The course is designed for those wanting to enter the professional communication industry and those already in the industry wanting to gain or add to their qualifications for career advancement prospects.

You can select to undertake specific and intensive training in the areas of journalism, media and communication, professional writing or public relations, with the possibility of cross-disciplinary explorations. The coherent and flexible course structure allows you to build on your knowledge base so you can move across professional fields. The course acknowledges that a broader range of skills is required to remain competitive and maintain competencies in the industry.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry into the Master of Communication applicants require a bachelor degree from an approved tertiary institution or equivalent:
a bachelor degree from an approved tertiary institution; or
qualifications deemed to be equivalent.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Bachelor of Communication brings together programmes from the College of Business and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences into an integrated, comprehensive, and unique three-year degree. With increasing student interest in studying communication as a discipline, Massey has built on its long-standing strengths in this area and offers a well-balanced degree drawing together diverse perspectives on communication and media from the two Colleges.

The Bachelor of Communication (BC) degree is made up of a common core of communication papers that provides a foundation for the rest of the degree, plus a major field of study, a minor field of study, and elective papers. The BC can be completed in three years of full-time study or over a longer period of part-time study.

Majors in the BC are offered from the College of Business and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. You complete a major (120 credits) from one College and a minor (60 credits) from the other. This is because each offers differing but complementary perspectives on communication and media.

You can choose the remaining 60 credits (four papers) as electives from other undergraduate degree programmes from within the University.

Entry Requirements

To enrol in the Bachelor of Communication (BC) degree you need to have an entrance to university qualification, either through Bursaries and Scholarship Examinations, NCEA, New Zealand University Entrance, Admission with Equivalent Status, Discretionary Entrance or Special Admission.

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

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The Master of Communication is designed for students who wish to continue their studies in Communication at an advanced level.

Students who have completed advanced studies in communication may be eligible to undertake a Master of Communication by thesis only, but other students will have to complete the taught papers and the thesis.

Entry Requirements

Master of Communication (240 credits)
Completion of a Bachelor of Communication degree or close equivalent with at least a B grade average in the 300-level papers of the intended primary subject and a minimum of a B grade average in at least 15 credits at 300-level in the intended secondary subject.

Master of Communication by thesis (120 credits)
Completion of a Bachelor of Communication with Honours or a Postgraduate Diploma in Communication endorsed in the intended area of study and with at least a B grade average.

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

Textbooks

Incidental Unit Fees

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