Communication and Technology
Media & Comms
A course by
University of Auckland
Explore the interplay between humans, culture and technology and gain a practical and creative approach to digital communication through a major in Communication and Technology.
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
Develop practical and creative digital communication skills
Gain hands-on experience in producing digital projects and communicating across various digital platforms.
Understand ethical, political, and cultural implications of technology
Analyze the impact of technological innovations on society and explore issues such as accessibility, equity, and Indigenous perspectives.
Build technical expertise in digital media systems
Develop foundational knowledge in computer science or statistics to understand how digital communication technologies function.
What You're Signing Up For
The Communication and Technology major at the University of Auckland prepares students for a world increasingly shaped by digital technologies. This major uniquely combines technical skills and cultural analysis, allowing students to develop digital projects and critically engage with the ethical, social, and political implications of technological change. Students will learn to communicate effectively across digital media, understand how communication technologies work, and examine issues of equity and access, including Indigenous perspectives. Graduates will possess adaptable technical expertise and cultural knowledge, valuable across government, industry, and non-profit sectors.
Course Content
- Creative digital project development
- Cultural and historical context of digital communication
- Equitable, just, and accessible technology design
- Indigenous perspectives on technology and data
- Technical skills in computer science or statistics
- Understanding digital communication platforms (podcasts, gifs, etc.)
- Ethical, social, and political analysis of technology
- Data-driven communication
- Core courses: COMMS 103, 208, 316
- Supporting courses: COMPSCI 101, STATS 101, COMPSCI 130, 230, STATS 201, 220, 240, COMMS 317, 318, COMPSCI 345, MEDIA 328, SOCIOL 300, STATS 302, 330
What you need to know first
University entrance qualification
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Media
Communications
Digital Marketing
Data Journalism
GLAM Sector
Future employment opportunities might be
Digital content developer
GLAM digital specialist
Data journalist
Data-driven marketer