From investigative journalism to screenwriting and from digital media to public relations, this one-year intensive postgraduate programme equips you with skills in the communications field. Select from a range of papers that best suit your interests or choose a specialised pathway in which you can develop and extend your creative and professional practice in a particular discipline. Taught by staff who are internationally known as experts in their field, the Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies is combination of academic and creative options. It provides a relevant and flexible entry into postgraduate study. The Public Relations pathway in the Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies focuses on preparing you for communication management roles in corporate communication, consultancy work and internal communication. It's a combination of critical and academic analysis, and experiential learning in a variety of real-life scenarios. We're proud of our close relationships with industry leaders and professional associations, which can lead to great networking and mentoring opportunities. Key features: Supported by the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) and leading public relations consultancies Strong links with industry leaders and professional associations Staff who are internationally recognised as experts in this field Career opportunities Corporate communication executive Public relations consultant Marketing communications executive Government communicator Internal communications advisor Media relations manager Community relations manager Social media manager