Postgraduate Diploma in English and New Media Studies
How do you develop a narrative for video games? Can you counter fake news? How do people write on social media? Explore these and other topics with this postgraduate diploma.
The Postgraduate Diploma in English and New Media Studies will advance your knowledge about the relationship between technology and communication. It includes opportunities for hands-on explorations, and enables you to focus on an area of your interest.
The programme is suitable for professionals, including educators, as well as graduates with a background in language, literature, media studies and other related areas.
Campus Information
AUT CITY CAMPUS
Our City Campus is in the heart of Auckland. It is AUT’s biggest campus and home to most academic units and the central administration, including the Vice-Chancellor’s office.
Intakes
- March Deadline: May
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
- Game narrative designer
- Online journalism
- Digital marketing and public relations
- New and social media practice
- The arts and cultural industries
- Online content curator
- Content development for virtual and augmented realities
- Social media account manager
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Minimum entry requirements
- A relevant bachelor’s degree with a B grade average or higher in papers at level 7 or equivalent
In exceptional circumstances, an applicant who doesn’t meet the requirements above but who has an appropriate combination of academic and professional experience may be considered for admission.
- Course Code: AK1075
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
34050 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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