What can you study in Communication at the University of Auckland?

Communication is an interdisciplinary field that examines verbal, nonverbal and mediated communication, media texts, audiences and the role of new technologies. 

Your study in Communication will give you in-depth insights into how media and communication operate in society today. 

You will be able to develop specialist skills and knowledge by studying various forms of writing, journalism, digital and visual communications and social media.

You can gain insights into audiences, technology and culture, advertising, marketing, and communications in business and the workplace. 

There are also opportunities to explore the relationship of the media with politics, gender and Māori.

You can also choose to focus your study in one of three areas: business and marketing, media and communications, and science communications.

Program structure

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) comprises 24 courses across 3 years of full-time study (360 points/24 courses).

You must select two BA subjects as your two majors (The first and second major must be chosen when applying).

List of second majors available in this program:

• Academic English Studies and Linguistics, Anthropology, Art History, Asian Studies, Chinese, Classical Studies and Ancient History, or
• Criminology, Drama, Economics, Education, Employment Relations and Organisation Studies, English, European Studies, French, or
• Gender Studies, Geography, German, Health and Society, History, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Linguistics, Logic and Computation, Mathematics, or
• Media and Screen Studies, Media and Screen Studies, Music, Māori Studies, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, or
• Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, TESOL, Theological and Religious Studies

• Birth Certificate or Passport or Citizenship Certificate
• Official academic transcript
• Official program completion certificate
• Mark sheets
• Relevant course outlines
• Official translations of documents in a language other than English and the original language version
• English language proficiency

Secondary school qualifications

India: You need to have one of the following:

• 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 75 percent in the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), Indian School Certificate (ISC), Karnataka, Maharashtra, and West Bengal State Board Examinations with a minimum of 70 percent in English.
• 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 80 percent in all other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations with a minimum of 75 percent in English.

China:

• The National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) otherwise known as Gaokao. (Have a high school diploma or equivalent, Be in good health…) (Score required = 67%)

Tertiary qualifications

You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these requirements.

• You need to have the following: One-year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognized university (or similar institution) overseas.
• Grade required = GPE 2.4 (57%)

Other pathways to study

• Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation program.