The Degree of Master of Communication – MC

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have:

a completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Communication from this University, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Communication from this University, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

or

c completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts from this University, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, and a major in Communication, Media or other relevant subject, or have equivalent prior study

or

d completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts from this University, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II, and a major in Communication, Media or relevant subject

or

e (i) completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University in a relevant subject, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) passed 60 points of relevant courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Arts from this University, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Note: Relevant subjects or majors may include Business, Communication, Education, English, Gender Studies, Global Studies, History, Journalism, Linguistics, Marketing, Media, Politics, Psychology, Public Policy, Public Relations, Sociology and Theatre Studies.

4 A student admitted to this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 220 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

5 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Communication Schedule.

6 A student must achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in the first 120 points of taught courses taken for this degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Communication cannot continue.

7 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

8 a The dissertation is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the Academic Head.

b The dissertation topic must be approved by the Programme Director prior to enrolment.

c The dissertation is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

9 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this degree to the Postgraduate Diploma in Communication or Postgraduate Certificate in Arts.

10 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

11 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

12 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.