Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Communication
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- Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
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Overview
Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Communication
Introduction
Build your creative and analytical skills with the Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Communication (PGCertStratCom), open to students of any study background to help you learn about planning and implementing communications campaigns.
Online study option
You can study either on campus or exclusively online. The online programme follows different term dates and has a more prescribed course list.
Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Communication
What will my study involve?
- Learn the basics of planning content, crafting strategic messaging, and measuring success.
- Practical skill building in managing a communications campaign and analysing data and impact.
- Choose between studying in person on campus, or fully online.
Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Communication
Entry requirements
To apply for the Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Communication, you will need to have either a bachelor's degree (with a minimum B GPA in your final year courses, or three years relevant work experience) or have at least five years of relevant practical or professional experience.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Communication or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC for the on-campus version, or through Tuihono UC | UC Online for the online version.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Communication
How do I plan my certificate?
The PGCertStratCom is made up of 60 points of compulsory courses, which vary depending on whether you are studying the Certificate in person on campus, or fully online.
The Certificate will take six months full-time to complete, or within two years part-time.
For the full degree requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Communication.
Online study option
You can study either on campus or exclusively online. The online programme follows different term dates and has a more prescribed course list.
Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Communication
Subjects and courses
If you are completing the online version of the Certificate, see Tuihono UC | UC Online for your course details.
For in-person study, complete the following:
Domestic students
Tuition fees estimate to be confirmed.
International students
2025 tuition fee estimate: $18,400 (60 points)
2026 tuition fee estimate: $19,100 (60 points)
Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Communication
Further study
UC offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Communication and a Master of Strategic Communication , which include the same courses as the Certificate plus additional electives and applied project work.
You can transfer your completed courses in the Certificate to the Diploma or Master's degree, with approval.
Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Communication
Career ready
Being able to create messaging with impact is a highly sought after skill, particularly in roles working with brand identity, customer or public relations, and even internal communications.
This Certificate will lead you to writing and editorial roles, publishing, media, creative agencies, marketing, and advocacy.
