Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication

    Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 19,601 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 25, 2026
    Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication

    About

    Introduction

    Strategic communication is key to successful management in every area of business and society. Using audience and data analytics, expert communicators can create effective, targeted messaging campaigns, in a wide range of fields from marketing, organisational development, or health communication through to political campaigning and cultural activities.

    The Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication (GradDipStratComm) is an ideal option for those wanting to add professional communication skills to their current studies or career, or for those looking to change career direction towards corporate or creative media work.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    English Program Requirements

    English language courses offered in partnership with CCEL will prepare you for study at Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree level. The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses offered by CCEL are designed to provide you with the specific language and study skills you will need to succeed in academic study.

    Further details and application form are available from the CCEL site.

    Career

    Career opportunities

    The Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication is particularly useful for building communication skills onto existing studies and in work roles that need to engage with clients, communities, or businesses on a professional level.

    Expertise in creative and business writing, strategic planning, and campaign management will also prepare graduates for careers in stakeholder or public relations, policy and advocacy, advertising, consultancies, agencies, editing and publishing, and news media.

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    19,601 / year
    Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication
    University of Canterbury
    University of Canterbury
    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Christchurch

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