Interpersonal Communication

72252

This course covers the way people communicate and form interpersonal relationships, providing a background in current interpersonal communication theory and research.

  •  
    Level
    6
  •  
    Credits
    20
  •  
    Cost
    $793 NZ Domestic
    $2,464 NZ International
  •  
    EFTS
    0.1667
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 13 hours per week
  •  
    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying

This course will give you the skills to assess and develop your own interpersonal strengths, and make informed choices on different interpersonal communication options in relational situations.

Topics covered include:

  • sending and receiving messages
  • interpersonal processes
  • relational contexts
  • strategies for improving interpersonal communication.

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed. 

Textbooks

No textbooks are needed for this course.

Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed a Level 5 course before enrolling in this course.

Computer and internet requirements

To complete this course you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

How to enrol

Before enrolling in this course you need to:

  • choose the qualification you will study the course under
  • check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.

Work towards

You can do this course as part of these qualifications:

Certificate of Proficiency
Bachelor's Degree

Course availability over the next 12 months

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Dec
2025
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  •  
    Level
    6
  •  
    Credits
    20
  •  
    Cost
    $793 NZ Domestic
    $2,464 NZ International
  •  
    EFTS
    0.1667
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 13 hours per week
  •  
    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying