Media Studies is distinctive in drawing from both the Humanities and the Social Sciences and, like others in the Faculty, all of our courses develop skills in written and spoken communication, independent research and the critical analysis of texts, practices and cultures which have a clear relevance for a variety of career paths.

Our graduates have gone on to careers in media production and analysis, public service and non-governmental organisations, teaching and research.

Our programme is ranked first among Media Studies programmes in New Zealand for research in the PBRF rankings and we maintain clear and relevant links between our research and our teaching.

We have strong ties with government agencies and policy bodies, industry and producers and non-governmental organisations, as well as with the wider academic community.