A Diploma in Communication can open up employment pathways in the many fields including: public relations communication management arts administration event management relationship management journalism web content management social media advising brand management advertising...
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this programme, outside of university admission regulations.
Study communication design and apply graphic design and digital skills to create typographic and visual meaning in graphic and interaction design, branding, illustration, photography, advertising, motion graphics and art direction.
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Entry Requirements
Academic requirements:
For this programme, you will need the following:
A minimum of 4 years' secondary education;
Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts;
A minimum total of 40 NCEA credits at level 2 in four subjects, including:
A minimum of 12 English credits at level 1 or higher;
University Entrance numeracy (or equivalent);
If you haven't met the above NCEA requirements, you'll need one of the following:
A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or Cambridge), or;
The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3);
After you have submitted your application to study at Unitec, you may be asked to attend a skills review session to assess your literacy and numeracy levels. This helps us to enrol you in the best programme and courses for your career pathway.
English requirements for international students:
If English is not your first language, you will need one of the following:
Academic IELTS level 5.5 with no band lower than 5, or;
The New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 (Applied).
If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.
If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance, or try our New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3).
For more information download the programme regulations:
Interested in postgraduate study in communications? In as little as one semester you can explore a range of topics - from inclusive journalism to media innovation and communication leadership.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Bachelor of Communication Studies or equivalent OR
Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree
The need for effective and powerful science communication is greater than ever. Our course is very practical and applied, with a special focus on creative nonfiction science writing. Our students tend to be those whose passions and talents lie between the sciences and creative practice.
Entry Requirements
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Sciences), on the advice of the Head of the Department of Science Communication.
Every applicant shall either
have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Science; or
have alternative qualifications acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
AUT's communications degree is very well regarded in New Zealand and around the world. That's because our students pick up top jobs in the best companies and media outlets, and win many prestigious awards.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirementsIf you have New Zealand qualifications
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Sciences), on the advice of the Head of the Department of Science Communication.
Every applicant must either
be a graduate and have achieved an average grade of at least B in the relevant 300 level papers.
have equivalent qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme.
An applicant seeking admission to the thesis-only option of the programme (see 2 (c) below) on the basis of the Degree of Bachelor of Sciences with Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Science Communication or equivalent, must have a B+ average within the papers required for that degree.
Communication is more important than ever in today's world. Organisational, social and global change are all strongly influenced by the ways in which politicians, activists, entrepreneurs and leaders communicate.
From communication leadership to inclusive journalism and media innovation, this one-year intensive postgraduate programme equips you with skills in the communications field.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Bachelor of Communication Studies or equivalent OR
Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree
Shape the future of media and communication industries with the Master of Communication Studies. Explore communication leadership, inclusive journalism or media innovation, and research a topic of your interest.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Must have completed the Bachelor of Communication Studies or an equivalent qualification with a B grade average or higher in Level 7 courses.
The need for effective and powerful science communication is greater than ever. Our course is very practical and applied, with a special focus on creative nonfiction science writing. Our students tend to be those whose passions and talents lie between the sciences and creative practice.
Entry Requirements
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Sciences), on the advice of the Head of the Department of Science Communication.
Every applicant shall either
have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Science; or
have alternative qualifications acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
