UNITEC Inst. of Technology

Course Details

Bachelor of Communication (Media Studies)

Course Description

Broaden your understanding of current and emerging communication technologies, and prepare yourself for a rewarding and challenging career within the media industry. Combining theory with practice, you learn to work with the media, and how to use the media more effectively. You develop a broad knowledge base and the flexibility to perform the wide variety of tasks expected of communication graduates. Highlights Work experience as part of your study: in your third year you take part in an industry internship with an external organisation like Radio Rhema, Maori Television, KidsCan and Woman's Weekly. Experienced communication lecturers from a broad range of communication-related backgrounds who are actively engaged in a wide variety of research. High-profile guest lecturers from across the industry. Part-time study options available.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

Career Options E-marketing co-ordinator Media analyst Media researcher Multimedia communications manager News media manager Publicity relations manager Website editor/writer




Bachelor of Communication (Media Studies) UNITEC Inst. of Technology