Develop your knowledge of communication and explore your own passions and interests through the BC’s distinctive three-pillar structure. Anchor your learning in core courses designed with the input of the communications industry. Build your understanding of the theory behind communication practice, and get a solid grounding in contemporary approaches. Major in the area that best appeals to your interests. Choose from Marketing Communication, Media Studies, Intercultural Communication, Science Communication, Literary and Creative Communication, Linguistics and Political Communication. We’re the only university where you can major in Science Communication, and Literary and Creative Communication. Finally, add a complementary minor or major to build a degree unique to you. Choose from a huge range of science and arts subjects and find one that will enhance your communication knowledge and expertise. You’ll be studying at New Zealand’s seat of government, centre of political power, and scientific and creative heart-where this deep knowledge of communication is always in demand.
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01/12/2026
Start date
February 2027
Kelburn Campus
Kelburn, Wellington,
Wellington,
6012, North Island, New Zealand
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
01/05/2027
Start date
July 2027
Kelburn Campus
Kelburn, Wellington,
Wellington,
6012, North Island, New Zealand
A LEVELS - Three GCE Advanced Level passes; one subject must be at grade C or higher.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE - Achievement of the Diploma. A grade of 3 or higher in Higher Level. English A or B; or a grade of 5 or higher in Standard Level English A fulfils the English-language requirement.
Successful completion of a one-year qualification rated Level 4 or higher by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and taught by a New Zealand polytechnic or university; or successful completion of one year of full-time study towards such a qualification, with at least a B average
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE, New Zealand) – Gain a minimum of 120 points on the New Zealand Tariff Score table, and a minimum grade of D in each of at least three subjects equivalent to those in the approved subjects list for NCEA at AS or A level. Gain a minimum D pass in IGCSE Mathematics and a minimum E pass in AS English Language or AS English Literature.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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