Course details

Summary

Engage in advanced scholarship and contribute your own research to the existing knowledge in your field.

In a research masters you can contribute to the existing knowledge in your field by defining and managing a research project alongside some of New Zealand’s leading scholars.

In a taught masters you can deepen your knowledge in small classes with these leading scholars and complete a smaller research project such as a dissertation.

Media, Film and Television

Film, television and other media are central to all aspects of contemporary society. By studying them you can gain insight into how we communicate, represent and reflect on ourselves and our world.

You can study all forms of media, including film, television, the internet, music video and digital media. You can examine aesthetics, content, audiences, social context, technology and production. Our scope is international, but we have a strong focus on media in Aoteoroa New Zealand.

Postgraduate careers

Our graduates have gone on to careers in media production or management, new media, writing and publishing, arts funding and management, public policy and education. As well as work within the media or cultural sectors, there are many other careers which draw upon an understanding of the media and culture.

Postgraduate study can develop your ability to write, research, analyse and think independently. It is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the theoretical basis of your previous study and take your knowledge and professional training to a further stage.

Required course of study

120-point (one-year) MA

The 120-point MA requires one year of full-time study, with admission from a BA(Hons) or PGDipArts. It is available as either a research or taught masters.

240-point (two-year) MA

The 240-point MA requires two consecutive years of full-time study, with admission from a BA or approved equivalent qualification. It is available as either a research or taught masters.

Further study options

Doctor of Philosophy

Master of Arts Other Subjects: Ancient History, Anthropology, Applied Linguistics, Art History, Asian Studies, Chinese, Criminology, Development Studies, Drama, Economics, Education, Employment Relations and Organization Studies, English, French, Gender Studies, Geography, German, Greek, History, Italian, Japanese, Languages and Literature, Latin, Linguistics, Logic and Computation, 毛利 Studies, Mathematics, Museums and Cultural Heritage, Music, 毛利 Studies, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Screen Production, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, Translation Studies.

Entry criteria

Admission for 120-point (1 year) programme: applicants must have completed a BA(Hons) or PGDipArts in Film, Television and Media Studies, or Media, Film and Television, with an average grade of B or higher. Admission for 240-point (2 years) programme: applicants must have completed a BA with a major in Film, Television and Media Studies, or Media, Film and Television or a related subject, or approval of the Head of School or nominee. They must have an average grade of B or higher in at least 45 points above Stage II in the major.

English language requirements: