Master of Communication – MC
Wellington, New Zealand
DURATION
9 up to 12 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Dec 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2025
TUITION FEES
NZD 16,187 / per course
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Refine your knowledge of the theory and practice of communication with a Master of Communication from Victoria University of Wellington.
A Broad Scope for Your Unique Focus
Draw on the University’s broad field of knowledge and expertise and focus on 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, a specialisation unique to the 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.
Knowing and Critiquing
Learn about the context in which communication operates and how 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 work.
Workload
If you are studying full-time, you can expect a workload of 40-45 hours a week for much of the year. Part-time students must do around 20-23 hours of work a week. Make sure you take this into account if you are working.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
You can look for scholarships based on your level of study, subject area and background.
Curriculum
What you'll study
The 180-point Master of Communication can be completed in one year of full-time study (three trimesters) or up to three years of part-time study.
Part 1
In Part 1, you’ll complete two core courses that will give you a solid grounding in communication theories and research methods.
You’ll then focus your study on the area that interests you the most, by choosing three additional courses from a list of approved electives.
Part 2
In Part 2, you’ll complete your degree with either a research course or an internship in a relevant business or organisation.
Specialising in Science Communication
If you choose to specialise in Science Communication, you need to include specific courses in Part 1 and Part 2, as well as completing the core courses in Part 1.
Rankings
Globally ranked
This programme is ranked in the top 2 per cent worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2023.
The QS World University Rankings is an annual global publication that gives overall rankings and subject rankings for more than 18,000 universities worldwide.
Career Opportunities
Communication specialists are always in demand. You could find employment in public relations, advertising, communications and marketing, or supporting and creating policy in the topic you’ve focused on-like science or media.