Bachelor of Applied Science (Communication)

Summary

Are you interested in how people communicate? With our Bachelor of Applied Science in Communication, you’ll be a confident and effective communicator ready to work in a range of communication roles. You will learn how to create effective communication channels in and between organisations and the public.

This qualification will prepare you for a broad range of careers including roles in: public relations, communication management, media relations, change and knowledge management, corporate documentation management, technical communication.

What you will learn

Upon completion of this qualification, you will have the skills to:

• analyse and interpret complex communication issues and come up with creative solutions
• write clearly and concisely
• communicate well at personal, group and organisational levels
• understand organisational dynamics
• undertake qualitative and quantitative research
• analyse, address and offer practical solutions to complex communication issues.

Career opportunities

This qualification will prepare you for a broad range of careers including roles in public relations, communication management, media relations, change and knowledge management, corporate documentation management and technical communication.

Study pathways

We offer a range of certificates and diplomas in communication, environment, psychology and information and library studies that you can achieve on your way towards a Bachelor of Applied Science.

PRINZ Members

Holders of the Public Relations Institute’s APR (Accredited in Public Relations) will be cross-credited for 72180 Introduction to Public Relations.

You can study this programme part-time if you’re an international student living in New Zealand or overseas. If you’re living in New Zealand you will need to be in paid employment with a valid work permit.