Were you on Snapchat, WhatsApp and Instagram before most people knew what these were? Do you think about how news is often just visual “clickbait” more than information, but truly important issues go unreported? Programme overview Media and communications have become some of the most relevant, exciting and powerful subjects you could choose in a media saturated world. Savvy graduates who can interpret it, navigate it and create media content are highly sought after. In this major you will develop the knowledge and skills to plan and create relevant media messaging that will reach the right people in the best way, with impact, to influence and action. Through hands on projects and an internship in your final semester you’ll experience the right mix of practice and theory, with the option to add courses in Media Law, Content Creation, Communication Ethics, Interpreting Social Media, and many others. With an eye on the future, you’ll begin your career with a portfolio of work and industry experience. Highlights Hands-on experience: in your third year you work in a Media placement with agencies or organisations like Undertow Media, Oceania Media, Amnesty International, Coconut Wireless, Harmoney, and many others from our contacts Membership of the key professional association for the communication industry, Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) in your final year Learn from experienced communication lecturers connected to real-world practice and actively engaged in a wide variety of media research High ­profile guest lecturers from professional practice Support and encouragement for your career and life enriching activities like Study Abroad CAREER OPTIONS Public relations executive Media analyst Media researcher Communications advisor Marketing communications executive Social media executive Social media community manager Market researcher Media relations manager Corporate communication executive Digital marketing executive Media relations executive