Programme details

Bachelor of Communication Studies

Study Communication at AUT and benefit from a highly regarded degree, recognised both in New Zealand and internationally.

Course description

AUT’s communications degree is highly esteemed both in New Zealand and internationally. This reputation stems from the fact that our graduates secure prominent positions in leading companies and media organizations, and they frequently receive numerous prestigious accolades. Students and graduates of AUT’s communications program are recognized globally, having received prestigious accolades such as the Sally Logan-Milne Young Practitioner of the Year award, the CAANZ AXIS award, ORCA awards, the Cannes International Advertising award, and the NZ Student Marketer of the Year award.

By studying communications at AUT, you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, which include a media center, a radio studio, and a fully equipped television studio, as well as the journalism training newscourse Te Waha Nui, the student radio station Static 88.1 FM, and the student-run PR agency Outside the Square. Additionally, you will acquire essential workplace experience prior to graduation.

Specialisations

Advertising and Brand Creativity
Digital Communication
Journalism
Public Relations
Radio and Audio Media
Screen Production

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Based on the specialization, career oppurtunities include working as:

Account director or planner
Art director
Digital creative or strategist
Web content creator
Marketing manager
Web administrator
Web designer
User experience (UX) designer
User interface (UI) designer
News reporter for newspapers, magazines, television, radio or online media
Corporate communications executive
Public relations consultant
Announcer/radio journalist
Cinematographer
Screen writer

Entry requirements

-Minimum Entry requirements

There are specific secondary and tertiary academic prerequisites that depend on the country where the initial education was completed.

-English language requirements

-IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent.

Credits
360

Duration
3 years

Intakes

Feb, July

International fees
approx $36,892 (for 120 points)

Qualification Type

Study level