Graduate Certificate in Communication
Wintec
Subject area
Journalism, Communication and Media Studies
Qualification
Duration
20 Weeks
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will have developed or enhanced existing skills and knowledge in writing or public relations and advertising. Graduates will have the ability to think critically, problem solve, use a range of strategies for researching and the use of information beyond their discipline, to operate in a changing world in knowledgeable, professional, responsible and productive ways. Graduates will have developed interpersonal attributes and skills, literacy and oracy skills to support academic and professional practice. Graduates will gain an award from a choice of 2 endorsements: Graduate Certificate in Communication (Professional Writing) or Graduate Certificate in Communication (Public Relations/Advertising). Graduates may pursue higher education in communication and in particular the Graduate Certificate in Communication with endorsement in Professional Writing or Public Relations/Advertising or alternatively seek employment in communication roles within organisations with dedicated communications offices and objectives.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Entry to this programme is by enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in Communication and meeting the Graduate Diploma s entry criteria.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
20 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
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Student fees
(what you pay)
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N/A | N/A |
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Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
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N/A | N/A |
| Total | N/A | N/A |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $54,000 |
| Earnings range | $43,000 - $65,000 |
| In employment | 74% |
| In further study | 14% |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 444 204
Phone: (0800) 294 6832
Fax: (07) 838 0707
Email: qau@wintec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.wintec.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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