Bachelor of Communication Studies
Media & Comms
A course by
AUT
A highly regarded communications degree providing students with practical and theoretical understanding across media, advertising, journalism, public relations, and digital communication fields.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Understand communication theories and media industries
Gain foundational knowledge in communication concepts, societal impacts, and how media industries function.
Develop specialized expertise in chosen major
Acquire advanced knowledge and skills specific to fields such as journalism, advertising, digital communication, or public relations.
Gain practical industry experience
Undertake workplace experience and industry-standard project work in facilities like TV studios, radio stations, or student-run PR agencies.
What You're Signing Up For
AUT's Bachelor of Communication Studies prepares graduates for communications careers in a range of industries. Students have access to industry-standard media facilities and gain workplace experience before graduating. The flexible degree structure allows specialization in majors such as Journalism, Advertising, Digital Communication, Screen Production, Radio, and Public Relations, and the opportunity to pursue minors or a second major either within communication studies or from other disciplines.
Course Content
- First-year core courses covering media world and communication theories
- Specialization in a major: Advertising and Brand Creativity, Digital Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Radio and Audio Media, or Screen Production
- 120 points core courses, 120 points major, 120 points flexi-component (minors, second major, or electives)
- Optional minors include: Communication for Social Change, Media and Power, Multi-Camera Production, Professional Performance Communication, and others
- Practical experience in media centre, radio, TV studio, and PR agency
- Industry placements/workplace experience
What you need to know first
University Entrance or equivalent
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Media
Public Relations
Advertising
Digital Media
Broadcasting
Future employment opportunities might be
Media organisations
Public relations agencies
Advertising agencies
Radio and TV broadcasters
Digital media companies
Corporate communications roles