Bachelor of Applied Science (Communication and Environment)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
If you’re passionate about the environment, our Bachelor of Applied Science in Communication and Environment will help you make a difference.
Availability
Our distance learning courses are offered throughout the year to help you fit study around your work and life commitments.
Courses are offered up to 12 times per year depending on demand and availability of academic staff.
Exact start dates are in the course information pages and in our Enrolment dates page:
Cost
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Credits
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Delivery method
- Online – The course materials for online courses are delivered in an online format and all assignments are submitted online.
- Mixed – These courses are delivered using a mix of online and paper based course materials. This may include receiving paper course materials, submitting assignments online, or being required to participate in online forums and learning activities.
- Print Only - The course will be delivered using paper based courses materials, and assignments may need to be submitted in hard copy rather than online. This will depend on the course.
Whether courses are delivered online, on paper or a mixture of both, there may also be components such as workshops, noho marae, work experience and practicum to participate in. To find out what your course involves check the course information page.
EFTS
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One year of full-time study is generally between 0.8 and 1.2 EFTS.
Level
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- Levels 1-4 are about the same as secondary school and basic trades training.
- Levels 5-7 are the same as university study.
Prerequisites
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Student loans
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Information about student loans and eligibility
Teaching weeks
Teaching weeks is the number of weeks that we teach a course. This differs from the enrolment period, which is based on the course start and end dates.
For example, a 20-week enrolment period will have 16 teaching weeks, followed by four weeks to accommodate marking, any extensions and reassessments, or exams.
Workload
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Number of credits x 10, divided by the number of teaching weeks for the course. The hours will be rounded up to nearest whole number.
Please note, this is a guide only. You may need more or less time for study, and you may also need to do more hours during assessment due dates or exams times.
- Level7
- Credits400
- Cost$17,800 NZ Domestic
Not including any course materials or external exam fees.
- Student loan
Available.
This double major will give you strategic understanding and communication skills. You will be able to analyse and report on environmental issues in the private and public sectors.
It will prepare you for roles in:
- resource management
- policy analysis
- planning
- research management
- corporate communication
- environmental education
- auditing and advocacy.
What you will learn
When you achieve this qualification you will be able to:
- analyse and use information
- write in a clear and concise way
- communicate effectively at personal, group and organisational levels
- analyse, address and offer practical solutions to complex communication issues
- understand organisational dynamics
- recognise and analyse the causes of environmental problems
- apply environmental principles and legislation to practical situations involving the protection and use of natural resources
- use policy and management approaches to resolve environmental problems
- identify and put in place effective actions to achieve sustainable environmental outcomes.
PRINZ member cross credit
If you hold the Public Relations Institute’s APR (Accredited in Public Relations) you will be cross-credited for 72180 Introduction to Public Relations.
To find out more:
Maximum Programme Completion Time
To be awarded the qualification, the programme must be completed in no more than 9 years from first enrolment, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
About the provider
Open Polytechnic is New Zealand's leader in online and distance learning.
What’s our distance learning difference? It’s the almost 30,000 students who join us each year to study and achieve their career and personal goals.
It’s Open Polytechnic being New Zealand’s specialist distance learning provider for over 70 years.
All our students study by distance.
Distance learning is what we do.
Our programmes are designed exclusively for distance learning. Our online courses include a range of rich content to engage you – readings, videos, interactive elements, case studies, quizzes and activities, and forums.
Our academic staff are experts at teaching by distance learning. It’s what they do.
They will be with you every step of the way to encourage you, and ensure you understand the course content. They will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need, so that you can succeed.
If you need other support or help, we’ve got a range of people here for you.
With Open Polytechnic, you’re not alone.