As a graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Science programme majoring in Communication, you will be a confident and effective communicator with a strong strategic focus.

You will be able to analyse and use information logically; write concisely and clearly; communicate effectively at personal, group and organisational levels; analyse and address complex communication issues and problems; offer practical solutions and understand organisational dynamics.

These skills equip Communication graduates for a wide range of employment opportunities in the private and public sectors. They support careers in management, human resource management, marketing, teaching, policy analysis, advertising and corporate communications.

Download a copy of the brochure for this programme and the Course Information Handbook,
( .pdf 614kb and 551kb) documents will open in a new window.

Programme structure

To complete a Bachelor of Applied Science with a Communication major, you will be required to gain 360 credits by passing courses selected from the following:

Four core courses (80 credits)

Level 5

72140 Business Communication
72142 Information Access
72160 Statistical Analysis

Level 6

73213 Research Methods and Interpretation

Six major courses (120 credits)

Level 6

72251 Intercultural Communication
72252 Interpersonal Communication

Level 7

72363 Mass Communication
72365 Communication Management
72366 Global Communication

Plus one of the following courses

Level 5

72144 Professional & Technical Writing

Level 6

72253 Organisational Communication
72280 Writing for Specific Purposes

Eight elective courses (160 credits)

Electives can be selected from any degree course offered by the Open Polytechnic, including 60 credit courses. Please check for prerequisites and availablility.

Course availability

See the Course availability page

Entry requirements

See the Bachelor of Applied Science page

Level of study

Level 5-7 (Find out about levels of study)

Hours of study

We suggest you begin your studies at Level 5 and work your way up to the next levels. You may gain a maximum of 160 credits at Level 5 and a minimum of 80 credits at Level 7.

If you want to complete your degree in three years you will need to gain 120 credits a year. However, if you are working and studying part-time, we suggest you begin with one course. A 20 credit course will take about 180-200 hours of study over 17 weeks, and a 60 credit course will take about 500-600 hours over 40 weeks.

Fees

Download a copy of the 2010 fees schedule, ( .pdf 123kb) document will open in a new window.

What do I do now?

Request a copy of the brochure.
Download an enrolment form.
For further information free phone 0508 650 200 or email,