Bachelor of Professional Communication
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
The Bachelor of Professional Communication is a three-year degree programme, which provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills appropriate for employment in a wide and growing number of communications media related careers.This course will teach you to be an effective communicator, researcher, writer and leader.You will learn:principles of communication,to incorporate appropriate cultural practices in various media communication contexts, to apply ethical, legal and business principles media related Government policies in the practice of media communications. This programme of study aims to provide learners with the technical, theoretical and policy related foundations for practising in the media communications related field. This programme also aims to provide those currently employed in the communications media field, but who lack qualifications, with an opportunity to acquire knowledge in, and to apply and critique the research and theories that underpin the practice of media communications. This programme may also provide an opportunity for those already working in the field to diversify their media communications portfolio and to acquire further technical skills especially in internet related modalities to enhance their media communications practice.Find out more about the changes to the Bachelor of Professional Communication and its associated Graduate Certificates and Degrees, please click here
Entry requirements
School Leavers
University Entrance - NCEA Level 3. Three subjects at Level 3 made up of:
- 14 credits each, in three NZQA University Entrance approved subjects, and
- Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of five credits in reading and five credits in writing, and
- Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of specified achievement standards through a range of subjects, or package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 – all three required)
Mature Applicants
- Be at least 20 years of age when the programme begins and provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience, or
- Completion of an external or overseas qualification, which is considered to be the equivalent of any of the above qualifications, as approved by the Head of Faculty
About the provider
SIT2LRN Distance Learning is delivered online, which lets you study anywhere in the world. We offer flexible and accessible programmes in a wide range of subjects and qualifications.
Our programmes are NZQA approved, internationally recognised, and range from Certificates to Masters degrees.
SIT2LRN Distance Learning programmes have no tuition fees for domestic students under the SIT Zero Fees Scheme.