MASSEY UNIVERSITY · NEW ZEALAND
Graduate Certificate in Arts (Media Studies)
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At a glance
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- 6 monthsDuration
- Analyses media texts, audiences, and meaning creationFocus
- Blends media theory with creative practiceApproach
- Utilises state-of-the-art digital facilitiesResources
- Develops critical and creative thinking for the media worldSkills
Massey University's Graduate Certificate in Arts (Media Studies) is designed to equip you with a strong understanding of media in today's information-rich society. This program delves into the production, consumption, and content of various media forms, including television, popular culture, social media, and film. You will explore the social, cultural, political, and economic implications of these media, developing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. This qualification can serve as a pathway to further postgraduate study or as a way to gain expertise in a new subject area without completing a second bachelor's degree.
Curriculum
The Graduate Certificate in Arts (Media Studies) requires a total of 60 credits. You will choose at least 45 credits from the provided Media Studies courses. Some courses have prerequisites, and not all courses are offered every year or in every study mode.
- 1 semester
- Advertising and Consumer Society154202
- Popular Culture and the Media154203
- Digital Media Production I154204
- Screen Media154208
- Documentary (Non-Fiction) Film154224
- Digital Media: Theory and Practice154250
- Culture, Power and the Media154301
- Gender and Race in the Media154302
- Hollywood Cinema154303
- Digital Media Production II154304
- Social Media and Digital Cultures154311
- Global Media Cultures154313
- Script Writing299323
Careers
A Graduate Certificate in Arts (Media Studies) can prepare you for a variety of roles in the media and communications industries. The skills developed are versatile and applicable to an evolving media landscape. The program can also serve as a stepping stone for further postgraduate studies.
- Media production
- Content creation
- Media analysis
- Communications
- Digital marketing
Frequently asked questions
- What are the entry requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Media Studies)?
- Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree or a recognised equivalent qualification. Specific subject prerequisites are not required for entry into the qualification itself, but may be necessary for individual courses.
- Is this programme available to international students?
- No, international students are explicitly not eligible for this programme.
- How long does the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Media Studies) take to complete?
- The programme is designed to be completed in 6 months, which is equivalent to one semester of study.
- What topics are covered in the Media Studies curriculum?
- The curriculum delves into the production, consumption, and content of various media forms like television, popular culture, social media, and film, exploring their social, cultural, political, and economic implications.
- What are the career prospects after completing this certificate?
- This certificate can prepare you for roles in media production, content creation, media analysis, communications, and digital marketing, and can also serve as a pathway for further postgraduate study.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate Degree or equivalentApplicants must have completed an undergraduate degree or recognised equivalent qualification. Specific subject prerequisites are not required for entry into the qualification, but may be necessary for individual courses if previous study was not completed at Massey.
International students are not eligible for this programme.
Fees
Tuition (international)Not specified
Tuition (home)Not specified
LivingNot specified
Tuition fees and living costs are not specified on the programme page. International students are explicitly noted as not being eligible for this programme.
Scholarships
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship ProgrammeVaries
Frequently asked questions
What are the entry requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Media Studies)?
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Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree or a recognised equivalent qualification. Specific subject prerequisites are not required for entry into the qualification itself, but may be necessary for individual courses.
Is this programme available to international students?
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No, international students are explicitly not eligible for this programme.
How long does the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Media Studies) take to complete?
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The programme is designed to be completed in 6 months, which is equivalent to one semester of study.
What topics are covered in the Media Studies curriculum?
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The curriculum delves into the production, consumption, and content of various media forms like television, popular culture, social media, and film, exploring their social, cultural, political, and economic implications.
What are the career prospects after completing this certificate?
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This certificate can prepare you for roles in media production, content creation, media analysis, communications, and digital marketing, and can also serve as a pathway for further postgraduate study.