Overview
Dunedin is a UNESCO City of Literature, supports an International Science Festival, and is the wildlife capital of New Zealand, with colonies of seals, albatross and penguins all within the city's boundaries.
Key Features
The Postgraduate Diploma in Science Communication - Science and Natural History Filmmaking at University of Otago offers three Science Communication endorsements:
- Creative Non-Fiction Writing in Science
- Science and Natural History Filmmaking
- Science in Society
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- The Craft of Storytelling
- Business of Filmmaking
- Science Communication
- The Techniques of Natural History and Science Filmmaking
- Digital Production for Science Communication
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Film, Photography & Media History Natural Sciences View 10 other Masters in Film, Photography & Media in New ZealandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 95
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Entrance requirements for postgraduate study vary by programme with most requiring a minimum bachelor-level qualification in the same field, and some having additional requirements such as relevant work experience and/or professional registration in New Zealand.
- A postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma can usually be taken at any time after the completion of your bachelor's degree.
- If you hold an honours degree or postgraduate diploma you may be able to eligible for master’s study by thesis only. In some cases if you hold a bachelor’s degree you may apply for a coursework master’s degree or for master’s study by coursework and thesis.
Tuition Fee
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International
21106 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 21106 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
5707 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5707 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.
- National: 9,398 NZD
- International: 34,755 NZD
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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