The Postgraduate Diploma (PGDipArts) in Communication Studies or in Film and Media Studies is a structured programme of postgraduate coursework.
The programme advances knowledge and skills in the same major as your 3-year undergraduate Bachelor's degree, and is also a recognised qualification for admission as a candidate for the Master of Arts.
With the same course of study as the Honours programme, you will undertake independent research to build on the information literacy and communication skills established in your undergraduate BA. PGDipArts offers greater flexibility than Honours, including part time study options.
Programme Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) in Communication Studies
The Postgraduate Diiploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) programme in Comunication Studies is the same as the programme for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons)).
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) in Film and Media Studies
The Postgraduate Diiploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) programme in Film and Media Studies is the same as the programme for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons)).
Requirements for entry
You must have graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, and meet divisional standards to be admitted to candidacy for a Postgraduate Diploma.
Find out more about these requirements on the central University of Otago website.
Enquiries about PGDipArts
Dr Rosemary Overell
Office: Arts Building, 3rd Floor 3N10
Tel +64 3 556 7777
Email rosemary.overell@otago.ac.nz
Honours and PGDipArts Handbook
Honours, Postgraduate Diploma, Coursework MA Handbook (PDF)
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