Overview

Throughout the Communication Studies course from Auckland University of Technology you'll study communications at AUT and you have access to industry standard facilities and equipment, including a media centre, radio studio and fully equipped TV studio, journalism training newscourse Te Waha Nui, student radio station Static 88.1 fm and student-run PR agency Outside the Square. You also gain invaluable workplace experience before you graduate.

Your major is the subject area you want to specialise in. It makes up one third of your degree, and usually consists of eight courses related to your chosen subject.

Choose one of these majors as part of the Bachelor of Communication Studies:

Advertising and Brand Creativity
Digital Communication
Journalism
Public Relations
Radio and Audio Media
Screen Production

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Text, Image and Sound

Communication Ethics

Motion Media

Digital Communication Project

Online Strategies

Newsdays

Creative Non-fiction Narratives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students: We recommend applying at least three months before the start of the programme to have the best chance of securing a place in your preferred programme.

Domestic students: Apply well before the semester starts to have the best chance of securing a place in your preferred programme.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 38 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

50

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

Cambridge International Examinations, International Baccalaureate (IB) or NCEA results.

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

36400 NZD / year

≈ 36400 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7618 NZD / year

≈ 7618 NZD / year

Additional Details

National: $8,839.60 - $9,974.60 (for 120 points)
International: $37,621.60 (for 120 points)

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Choose one of these majors as part of the Bachelor of Communication Studies:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Auckland

Funding

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