Bachelor of Professional Communication
Media & Comms
A course by
SIT
Develop into an effective communicator with skills applicable across industries. This degree equips you to analyse complex situations, implement impactful communication strategies, and develop advanced communication practices.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Invercargill
It will take a total of 3 years
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Analyse and manage complex communication situations
Graduates will be able to analyse complex scenarios and implement appropriate communication strategies and tactics.
Demonstrate advanced oral and written communication
Graduates will produce well-researched, clear, and effective verbal and written communications suitable for various audiences and purposes.
Apply ethical, cultural, and legal frameworks
Students will incorporate cultural practices and apply ethical and legal principles in communication contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Professional Communication provides students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills for a wide range of communications and media-related careers. Students learn to be effective communicators, researchers, writers, and leaders, covering principles of communication, cultural practices, ethics, legal and business principles, media policy, and applying these in professional environments. The programme prepares graduates for roles in corporate, government, and media sectors, as well as upskilling those already employed in communications roles.
Course Content
- Principles of communication
- Cultural practices in media communication
- Communication law and ethics
- Journalism (news writing, interviewing, reporting)
- Visual communication
- Writing and editing
- Corporate and public sector communication strategies
- Media studies and digital technologies
- Marketing communication
- Cross cultural communication
- Corporate social responsibility
- Change communication
- Crisis and emergency communication
- Public relations
- Leadership and influence
- Research methods and research project
What you need to know first
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 with 14 credits in three approved subjects
Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above (5 in reading and 5 in writing)
Numeracy: 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified standards)
Mature applicants: At least 20 years of age with evidence of aptitude or experience, or equivalent qualification
English language requirements for non-native speakers (IELTS 6.0 overall, no band less than 5.5, or equivalent tests)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Communications
Public relations
Media
Corporate sector
Government
Future employment opportunities might be
Communications advisor
Public relations specialist
Journalist
Corporate communications manager
Media liaison
Government communications officer
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