Bachelor of Communication

    Bachelor of Communication

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 38,250 / Year

    Bachelor of Communication

    About

    The world is full of stories that need to be told. Get the industry skills you need to become a communications specialist and weave stories with digital threads using a wide range of technologies, from websites and apps to films, podcasts and more.

    Why study the Bachelor of Communication?

    Get the know-how to embark on a vibrant career in the creative, design and media industries.

    With this degree, you will learn how to create engaging multimedia content that connects with audiences and sparks conversations that can shift hearts and minds, leading to social change.

    From designing websites and mobile apps; through to producing TV, films and podcasts, creating social media content, designing games and virtual reality (VR) experiences; or developing a digital marketing campaign – the possibilities are endless.

    Waikato's Bachelor of Communication is an ideal choice if you’re a creative thinker who enjoys expressing ideas and talking to people, and you're interested in the latest social trends and digital technology.

    This degree offers a unique blend of arts, design and management perspectives on communication, providing you with a versatile skillset tailored for the modern world.

    Choose from five exciting subject majors: Applied Digital Communication, Creative Media, Public Relations, Marketing, and Media Production.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    As an international student studying at undergraduate level, you are required to meet English language and academic entry requirements.

    View Entry requirements for undergraduate international students.

    English Program Requirements

    English language test

    Undergraduate, graduate certificates, and graduate diplomas (all courses except those listed below)

    IELTS (Academic)

    6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5)

    iBT (internet-based) TOEFL

    80 with a score of 21 in writing

    iBT (home-based) TOEFL

    80 with a score of 21 in writing
    Duolingo English Test (DET)
    105
    C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE))169 and no bands below 162
    Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS)B2 Communicator with 33-37 score per skill
    NCUK English for Academic PurposesMinimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page.

    New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)

    Level 4 (Academic)
    Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB))Minimum score of 54

    Pearson PTE Academic

    Overall score of 50 with no Band less than 42

    Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)

    II with distinction in all four components

    University of Waikato College

    Successful completion of Level 7 with a B grade in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme

    Career

    Career Opportunities

    • Brand and campaign manager
    • Communications advisor
    • Creative Art Director
    • Digital content writer
    • Digital marketing specialist
    • Events manager
    • Film or television producer
    • Game designer
    • Marketing executive
    • Mobile App Designer
    • Multimedia journalist
    • Podcaster
    • Public relations manager
    • Social Media Manager
    • User experience (UX) designer
    • Web Designer

    Fee Information

    Bachelor of Communication

    University of Waikato

    University of Waikato

    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Hamilton