Postgraduate Certificate in English and New Media Studies
Develop your understanding of the relationship between technology and communication in as little as one semester.
The Postgraduate Certificate in English and New Media Studies introduces you to a range of areas in new media communication, including game narrative design, online interactive storytelling, the critical analysis of new and social media texts, and internet studies.
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
3 years
Your qualification at level 7 or higher is acceptable if your course lasted 30 weeks or more.
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: AK1076
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
17025 NZD
Annual Cost of Living: 20000 NZD
Application Fee: N/A
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