Overview

This highly practical programme will equip you with the skills and theory necessary to become a radio professional.

We develop your understanding of the changing media environment, your practical research skills and prepare you for a first-time position in radio or online.

You'll study production and performance while operating a commercial radio station, broadcasting throughout the Canterbury region.

The Broadcasting Communications (Radio) programme from Ara Institute of Canterbury has been strongly influenced by industry groups such as NZME, Mediaworks and The Radio Broadcasters Association.

Our 24-week industry internship provides you with a highly effective link between the theoretical and practical aspects of broadcasting, and gives you a working understanding of the industry demands of working in a deadlinedriven environment.

Career opportunities

When you graduate you may move into stand-alone or network radio stations in roles as diverse as on-air presenting, news, creative writing, online content creation, programming, production, or sales and marketing.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Business Planning

Leadership

Managing Projects

Organisations in a New Zealand Context

Media Ecology: Media and Society

Media Ecology: Business

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 149 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in Australia

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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

60

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Other requirements

General requirements

NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of 3 subjects from the list of approved subjects

one of these subjects must include 14 literacy credits at Level 3

OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Broadcasting and Media Pathway

OR Certificate in University Preparation (CUP)

Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same

If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.

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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

26572 NZD / year

≈ 26572 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8289 NZD / year

≈ 8289 NZD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Fee: $8,289 - $11,589 per year

Living costs

Adelaide

Australia

1328 - 2474 AUD / 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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