In our media-saturated society, clear, persuasive, and imaginative communication is more important than ever. With the three-year Bachelor of Communication (BC), you’ll build the communication skills and knowledge you need for your future career.

The Bachelor of Communication at Victoria University of Wellington is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the Wellington campus in New Zealand, the program is taught in English and takes 3 year(s) to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities.
About Bachelor of Communication
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Communication at Victoria University of Wellington
Entry Requirements
For this degree you’ll need to:
Complete at least 360 points
Complete six core courses:
COMS 101
MDIA 102
COMS 201
One further course from COMS 200-299
COMS 301
One further course from COMS 300-399
Satisfy the requirements for at least one major subject (see below)
Satisfy the requirements for an approved complementary minor or major (see below under each major subject)
English Program Requirements
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5
TOEFL: minimum overall score of 80 (internet-based test)
Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 50 (with a 'Communicative score' of not less than 42)
Victoria University of Wellington English for Academic Purpose (EAP) programme: minimum final scores of 4,4,4,3
Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169 or higher, with each skill score no less than 162
New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL): Level 4 (Academic)
NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 2 (with no skill lower than Level 1)
Fee Information
New Zealand, Wellington