Postgraduate Diploma in Communication – PGDipC

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

a been enrolled in the Master of Communication

and

b passed at least 30 points for that degree

and

c been recommended for admission by the Programme Director.

2 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

3 The total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma must not exceed 160 points.

4 Of the 120 points required for this postgraduate diploma, a student must pass:

a 90 points: COMMS 705–707

and

b 30 further points from courses listed in the Master of Communication Schedule, excluding COMMS 708, 792, and 793.

5 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.

6 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

7 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.

8 These regulations have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.