University
University of CanterburyBachelor of Communication
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
With a BC, you will develop skills in media content production, planning, and research in international and national contexts.
You will have the opportunity to use a variety of communication technologies, including digital, audio and visual, and social media in areas like journalism, creative projects, and communications scenarios catering to different audiences. You will also learn to meet strategic goals of corporates and drivers of social change.
What will my study involve?- Opportunities to use your skills in practical ways, including working with local organisations, and with a variety of communication technologies including digital, audio and visual, and social media platforms.
- Placements in local newsrooms as part of the Journalism major.
- Tauwhitinga Māori is the only Māori communications major on offer in Aotearoa.
- With links to international partners in journalism and media studies, we offer guest lectures from global experts each semester.
- COMS101 Media and Society
- COMS105 Public Communication
- WRIT101 Writing for Academic Success
- One course chosen from these options
- COMS201 Media Audiences
- COMS207 Social Media
- COMS231 Digital Media Production
- DIGI204 Communicating with Data and Digital Media
- COMS330 Communication in Context
- Communication Strategy and Practice
- Journalism
- Political Communication
- Tauwhitinga Māori: Māori Communication Strategy and Practice
Entry criteria
To enrol in the degree, you will need:
- University Entrance (or equivalent). UC offers transition programmes for those who need help meeting these requirements.
- If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Undergraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Communication or use the admission requirements checker.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Recommended preparationThe Bachelor of Communication is open to everyone with entry to the University and without previous study in the area. A good standard of spoken and written English is important.
From the second year, entry to the Journalism major is limited to 25 places in total, and requires a special application by October 31 of the preceding year. Contact Te Tari Mātai Pāpāho | Department of Media and Communication for more information.
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