Bachelor of Applied Science (Communication)

OP701002

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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.

Course Order

Check the Study plan PDF to see the suggested order to study your courses. How long it will take you to complete the qualification will depend on whether you study one, two or three courses each trimester.

Course changes

There have been two course change in this programme:

72363 Mass Communication is no longer being offered. It has been replaced with 72374 Social Informatics. If you have already completed 72363 Mass Communication this will be credited towards your degree.
72260 Reputation Management is no longer being offered as an elective course in this degree. If you have already completed this course, it will be credited towards your degree.

If you had intended to enrol in these courses please choose another elective. If you need help choosing a replacement elective, please get in touch.

Qualification Structure

This major is made up of 18 courses worth 20 credits each.

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Compulsory Section 1

Business Communication 72140

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Accessing Information 72142

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Statistical Analysis 72160

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Professional and Technical Writing 72144

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Research Methods and Interpretation 73213

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Intercultural Communication 72251

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Interpersonal Communication 72252

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Social Informatics 72374

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Communication Management 72365

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Global Communication 72366

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Organisational Communication 72253

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Plain English for Professional Purposes 72280

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Research Paper 74342

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Practicum 74347

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Elective Section: Select Courses to achieve required Credits, with no more than FOUR Courses at Level 5

Business Computing 71155

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Academic Writing 72141

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Introduction to Public Relations 72180

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Sustainability and New Zealand 72194

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Introduction to New Zealand Ecology 72196

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General and Applied Psychology 73195

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Social and Individual Psychology 73196

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Aotearoa New Zealand Society 74111

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Business Ethics 71203

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Resource Management Act and Local Government Act 72292

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Environmental Monitoring and Reporting 72294

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Environmental Impact Assessment 72296

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Social Psychology 73202

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Brain and Behaviour 73211

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Thought, Memory and Language 73212

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Behaviour Modification 73224

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Project Management 71353

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Research Methods and Analysis 73329

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How much time will you need each week for study?

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