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.
Are you interested in preparing for further study in business? The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation is your start to an exciting future in a variety of different business specialisations.
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:
The world is full of stories that need to be told. Get the industry-relevant skills you need to become a communications specialist and digital storyteller using a wide range of technologies - from websites and apps through to films, podcasting and social media.
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
Choose a Bachelor of Communication at Victoria University of Wellington and study in New Zealand's communication hub.
Entry Requirements
University Entrance or alternative admission type.Achieve the International Baccalaureate Diploma, or three GCE Advanced Level passes at C grade, or equivalent.
Advance your translation skills and learn about the crucial role of communication across languages and cultures. Get ready for a career in the growing language services industry and beyond.
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
Research shows the best leaders and managers are outstanding communicators, enabling them to go further and faster in their careers. In this short course, you'll learn how to communicate more effectively in the workplace and assist organisations to make strategic changes.
Advance your translation skills and learn about the crucial role of communication across languages and cultures. Get ready for a career in the growing language services industry and beyond.
Advance your translation skills and learn about the crucial role of communication across languages and cultures. Get ready for a career in the growing language services industry and beyond.
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).
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.
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.
Entry Requirements
Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For information on the enrolment process, please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.
Recommended preparation
The Bachelor of Communication is open to everyone with entry to the University and without previous study in the area. A good standard of spoken and written English is important.
From the second year, entry to the Journalism major is limited to 25 places in total, and requires a special application by October 31 of the preceding year. See how to apply or contact Te Tari Matai Papaho | Department of Media and Communication for more information.
Mid-year (July) starts for the Bachelor of Communication are possible, however Journalism majors are strongly recommended to begin their degree in February due to the limited entry and coursework requirements. Please contact a Student Advisor for more information and help planning your study.