Course details

Summary

You can choose from a wide range of subjects in the humanities, social sciences, cultures and languages.

Our new requirement for two majors encourages you to develop substantial knowledge in two areas and enhance your opportunities for careers or postgraduate study.

Our BA develops the skills that are essential for you to adapt and thrive in a fast-changing, globalised economy. You will be able to use your knowledge and skills in many different careers and employment settings.

Communication

You can learn about the changing ways we communicate, in the media, online and in the professions.

Our programme offers a distinctly New Zealand perspective, while also addressing international theories and changes in communication processes and technologies.

What can I study?

Communication offers a combination of specialised, focused communication skills, practical training and an understanding of contemporary media culture.

Where can it take me?

By studying Communication, you can gain a foundation for futures in broadcast and digital media, as well as in marketing, advertising, public relations, corporate and financial communication and digital communication, among others.

Requirements for a BA major:

From 2018 you can take Communication as either a specialization or double major in the BA.

If you want your degree to predominantly focus on Communication, you can take the specialization, which from 2018 will consist of 240 points or 16 courses from Communication. (The specialization currently consists of 255 points. The reduction to 240 points is subject to approval for 2018.) If you want to combine Communication with another BA major, you can take the double major option of 120 points or eight courses from Communication. Whether you choose the specialization or double major, your BA as a whole will consist of 360 points or 24 courses.

Modules

A Module is a grouping of three courses (45 points) on a particular theme which enables you to add value to your degree.

What are Modules?

Modules are a new feature of the Bachelor of Arts from 2018.

Modules are optional. If you wish to, you may take one or two modules in addition to your two majors within the overall structure of the BA.

Modules are designed to complement the skills you will develop through your other studies. The skills you can expect to gain through BA study are outlined in our Graduate Profile.

The benefits of taking a module

By taking a module you can focus the study outside your majors on a specific, skills-based area.
This will enable you to add to your skill set for future employment, develop skills that you can use in the workplace, stand out from other graduates and enhance your career prospects. The content and skills offered by modules may help inform or benefit future potential career paths.
As Modules are formally acknowledged on your academic record, you will be able to demonstrate your ability in a specific set of skills or areas of knowledge outside your majors.

Further study options

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Master of Arts

Entry criteria

Secondary school qualifications

You need to have one of the following:

International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24.

General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. You must have completed a minimum of three A-Level subjects with at least a 'C' grade or higher. General Studies or similar general papers cannot be included.

GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA, Pearson Education Limited and CIE taken outside of New Zealand.

English language requirements:

IELTS 6.0; TOEFL (iBT) 80; TOEFL (paper-based) 550; CAE or CPE 169; PTE 50; MELAB 80.