Graduate Diploma in Arts (Media Studies)

Interested in television and popular culture Social media and the blogosphere Film and cultural theory Media studies can help you unlock your creative potential and develop practical skills to excel in your career. The Graduate Diploma in Arts Media Studies is a bridging tool for graduates in other subjects to get the equivalent of a major in media studies. Get sought-after media skills Media studies analyses the production, consumption and content of a range of media including film, social media, television, popular music and smartphones. Shape the future of the media world We consider different aspects of the media and their relationships to the historical, social and cultural contexts in which they occur. Youll be encouraged to use lateral-thinking skills to understand the media world and participate in shaping its future. Be challenged During this qualification you will explore the ways in which media texts, audiences and users create and circulate meanings analyse the relationships between media, culture and society and how they influence our views of the world communicate your findings effectively in speech and writing tackle open-ended questions where there are no simple right or wrong answers develop creative and critical approaches to producing media. Learn from the leaders Massey offers access to the latest in digital technology through our state-of-the-art facilities and online learning system. Youll have opportunities for multi-modal, hands-on learning that reflects the latest developments in media practice to give you skills relevant to todays industry. Further study If you successfully complete your Graduate Diploma in Arts, you could go on to study a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts or a Master of Arts.

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.Specific requirementsTo enter the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Media Studies) you will have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor's degree or equivalent.You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.International English Language Requirements IELTS - 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each bandTOEFL iBT - Overall score 80 minimum 19 in WritingCambridge English - B2 First or B2 First for schools or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.NCEL - Level 4 (Academic)PTE - 50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skillsLanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill