Bachelor of Communication

The Bachelor of Communication (BC) is an applied communication degree, developing a broad skillset in media content production, planning, and research in international and national contexts.
You will have the opportunity to use a variety of communication technologies, including digital, audio and visual, and social media in areas like journalism, creative projects, and communications scenarios catering to different audiences. You will also learn to meet strategic goals of corporates and drivers of social change.
Opportunities to use your skills in practical ways, including working with local organisations, and with a variety of communication technologies including digital, audio and visual, and social media platforms.
Placements in local newsrooms as part of the Journalism major.
Tauwhitinga Māori is the only Māori communications major on offer in Aotearoa.
With links to international partners in journalism and media studies, we offer guest lectures from global experts each semester.
Get workplace experience through internships, industry projects, or community campaigns within local businesses.
Gain applied knowledge in new and emerging media, collection and usage of data, media ethical practice, critical thinking, and analysis skills.
Develop your skills and confidence to represent our bicultural nation through our media.
Graduates will be ready to work as journalists, social media managers, marketers, crisis communication advisors, event managers, editors, and more.

An official academic transcript.High school Transcripts.
IELTS - Academic with an average score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
TOEFL iBT - Total minimum score of 80,
TOEFL PBT- With a minimum score of 550 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5.
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) required.