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Academic level: Level 7
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Programme credits: 360 Credits
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Delivery method: Online study
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Programme cost:$16,020 NZ Domestic
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Student loan - AvailableStudent loans and eligibility
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Time limit: Maximum completion timeWithin 9 years of your first enrolment
Are you interested in how people communicate? With our Bachelor of Applied Science in Communication, you’ll be a confident and effective communicator ready to work in a range of communication roles.
Programme update
(From 30 October 2025)
We have made changes to how you enrol. From February 2026 we will offer monthly start dates for most psychology and communication courses in this programme.
Qualification Information
You will learn how to create effective communication channels in and between organisations and the public.This qualification will prepare you for a broad range of careers including roles in:
- public relations
- communication management
- media relations
- change and knowledge management
- corporate documentation management
- technical communication.
Graduate story: Veronica - Bachelor of Applied Science (Communication)
What you will learn
When you finish this qualification, you will have the
skills to:
- analyse and interpret complex communication issues and come up with creative solutions
- write in a clear and concise way
- communicate well at personal, group and organisational levels
- understand organisational dynamics
- undertake qualitative and quantitative research
- analyse, address and offer practical solutions to complex communication issues.
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 learn more:
Not sure what to study? Our Student Advisors can help you choose a qualification and plan your study so you can reach your goals.
Get help to plan your study
Get in touch on freephone 0508 650 200 or CustomerServices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz.
