Overview

The Digital Communication course from Auckland University of Technology offers a mix of media communication, production workflows, strategic thinking, and technological competencies that prepare you for a wide range of careers. You’ll work on various projects to create websites, app proposals, videos, motion graphics and print media that can serve as portfolio pieces.

Career opportunities:

Majoring in digital communication will prepare you for a wide range of roles, including:

Digital strategist
Digital media project manager, producer or consultant
Digital video specialist
Instructional media designer
Interactive media producer or consultant
Mobile app designer
Mobile content developer
Motion graphics designer
Post-production special effects designer
Production assistant
User experience (UX) designer
User interface (UI) designer
Visual designer for print and online media
Web administrator
Web designer

You could also pair digital communications with another major or minor to build a breadth of desirable media production skills for any media or communications role.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Text, Image and Sound

Media Technology and Society

Moving Image Communication

Communication Ethics

Media, Politics and Citizenship

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-13 00:00:00 , International

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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

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 Digital Media View 12 other Bachelors in Digital Media 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

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

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Non-residents

35700 NZD / year

≈ 35700 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7187 NZD / year

≈ 7187 NZD / year

Additional Details

National: $8,379 - $9,450 (for 120 points)
International: $36,892 (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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