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Home Universities University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha Master of Strategic Communication (1 year)

Master of Strategic Communication (1 year)

University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

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# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgram duration

37,826 NZDTuition Fee/year

01 Dec, 2024Application Deadline

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Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Strategic Communication (MStratCom) prepares you for a career in complex, professional media for corporations, public relations, and advocacy. You will learn how to generate communications using creative understanding of the audience and...
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The Master of Strategic Communication (MStratCom) prepares you for a career in complex, professional media for corporations, public relations, and advocacy. You will learn how to generate communications using creative understanding of the audience and corporate goals, media ethics, and using a range of research and data analytics. This taught Master’s is well-suited for students wanting to develop skills in public media relations and organisational communication, including those who have no previous experience in these areas, or are wanting to change their career focus. Graduate students of the MStratCom will have advanced skills in communications writing and editorial knowledge for different kinds of media. They will be prepared to lead professional and business communications that go out to clients, and large audiences or communities. Strategic Communication graduates will find their skills highly valued within organisations involved in public policy and advocacy, government agencies, public relations, and also internal communications within companies. You may also find work in a variety of fields such as news media, publishing, communications advisories, non-profit organisations, social media, and strategic marketing.

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Strategic Communication (MStratCom) prepares you for a career in complex, professional media for corporations, public relations, and advocacy. You will learn how to generate communications using creative understanding of the audience and...
Read more

The Master of Strategic Communication (MStratCom) prepares you for a career in complex, professional media for corporations, public relations, and advocacy. You will learn how to generate communications using creative understanding of the audience and corporate goals, media ethics, and using a range of research and data analytics. This taught Master’s is well-suited for students wanting to develop skills in public media relations and organisational communication, including those who have no previous experience in these areas, or are wanting to change their career focus. Graduate students of the MStratCom will have advanced skills in communications writing and editorial knowledge for different kinds of media. They will be prepared to lead professional and business communications that go out to clients, and large audiences or communities. Strategic Communication graduates will find their skills highly valued within organisations involved in public policy and advocacy, government agencies, public relations, and also internal communications within companies. You may also find work in a variety of fields such as news media, publishing, communications advisories, non-profit organisations, social media, and strategic marketing.

Admission Requirements

PTE Academic

64+

Bachelor GPA

3+

IELTS

6.5+

You should have achieved at least a B Grade Point Average in 300-level courses in your undergraduate degree, or have relevant professional work experience.

Application Deadline

01 Dec 2024

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

11,671 NZD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

37,826 NZD

Other Expenses

-

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#51-100
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Subject: Communication and Media Studies

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2013
#101-150
2014
#101-150
2015
#151-200
2016
#101-150
2022
#201-240
2023
#201-250

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Academic Reputation

64.5

Employer Reputation

66.7

Citations per Paper

72.2

H-index Citations

61.9

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