Program Overview

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Overview of the Bachelor of Communication

The Bachelor of Communication is a well-rounded degree that prepares students for a variety of careers in communication. It is the only communication degree in New Zealand that requires students to take courses in both business and arts.

Type of Qualification

The Bachelor of Communication is a Bachelor's degree.

Level of Study

The level of study for this qualification is undergraduate, with an NZQF level of 7.

Time to Complete

The typical time to complete this qualification is 3 years full-time, with part-time study also available.

International Students

This qualification is open to international students on campus in New Zealand.

Key Dates

Key dates include admission application due dates, course enrolment dates for accepted students, and semester dates.

Study a Bachelor of Communication

The world needs communicators who have the creativity and imagination to develop content that will inspire and connect people. The Bachelor of Communication at Massey University is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this field.

Unique Variety in Study

The Bachelor of Communication offers a unique variety of study, with students required to take courses in both business and arts. This combination of subjects makes students highly employable communication specialists.

Real-World Learning

The Bachelor of Communication offers many opportunities for real-world learning, with students applying their learning to real-world problems. This includes producing strategies, media, and publications that apply communication learning.

Insights

The 2021 Student Experience Survey found that 83% of students believed that teaching staff are helpful and approachable, and 92% highlighted that the qualification has given them excellent written communication skills. The 2025 All-BC-Graduates Survey found that 96% of BC graduates have been employed since graduating, with more than half having a current annual salary above $90,000.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to the University, students must meet the university entrance requirements. There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, outside of university admission regulations.

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

Specific Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, outside of university admission regulations.

English Language Requirements

To study this qualification, students must meet Massey University's English language standards.

Prior Learning, Credit, and Exemptions

For information on prior learning, exemptions, and transfer of credit, students should review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations or contact the University.

Structure of the Bachelor of Communication

The structure of the Bachelor of Communication includes core courses, major courses, minor courses, and elective courses.

Typical Pattern for the Bachelor of Communication

The typical pattern for the Bachelor of Communication includes:

• Year one: core courses
• Year two: 200-level major, 200-level minor, and elective courses
• Year three: 300-level major, 200-level minor, 300-level minor, and elective courses

Courses and Specialisations

The Bachelor of Communication offers a range of specialisations, including:

• Applied Communication
• Digital Marketing
• Expressive Arts and Media Studies
• Expressive Arts
• Journalism
• Linguistics
• Media Studies
• Public Relations

Minors

Completing a minor is compulsory, with students able to choose from a range of minors, including:

• Applied Communication
• Digital Marketing
• Expressive Arts
• Expressive Arts and Media Studies
• International Languages
• Journalism
• Linguistics
• Media Studies
• Public Relations

Fees and Scholarships

The 2026 tuition fees for the Bachelor of Communication are:

• Domestic students: $7,415 - $8,420
• International students: $34,220 - $42,110

Course Fees

Course fees can be viewed on the course details pages.

Student Loans and Fees Free Scheme

Students may be eligible for a student loan to help pay fees, and the New Zealand Government offers fees-free tertiary study for eligible domestic students.

Scholarship and Award Opportunities

There are a range of scholarship and award opportunities available, including the Brian Gaynor Initiatives - Scholarship in Journalism and the He Oha Puiaki - Massey University Māori First Year Scholarship.

Careers and Job Opportunities

The Bachelor of Communication prepares students for a wide range of careers, including:

• Writing, editing, publishing, or researching
• Speech writing, travel writing, blogging, or social commentary
• Social media content production or social entrepreneurship
• Scriptwriting
• Relationship management
• Public relations
• Public affairs
• Project management
• Producing and directing film, theatre, dance, or other creative enterprises
• Organisational training and development
• Media industries, including production
• Marketing, advertising, promotion, or brand management
• Liaison and advisory work
• Journalism
• Film-making
• Event management
• Creative industries or arts administration or management
• Communication consulting
• Arts promotion, policy, and development
• Academia or teaching

Accreditations and Rankings

The Bachelor of Communication at Massey University is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC) and is ranked by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) as one of the top 150 universities for communication and media studies. Massey University is also ranked by ShanghaiRanking as #1 in New Zealand and 45th in the world for communication.