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 communication courses in this programme.

New learners

OP701007 Bachelor of Applied Science (Communication and Environment) is closed to new learners. 

For information on available programmes, go to: https://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/qualifications-and-courses/    

Update for re-enrolling learners

Learners who were already enrolled in OP701007 Bachelor of Applied Science (Communication and Environment) up to, and including, August 2025, can continue to re-enrol and complete their qualification.

Completing your programme 

We recommend you prioritise completing the environment courses in your programme first as these courses will be phased out over the next five years.  See the table below for the last dates they will be offered.  You will need to enrol and successfully complete the environment courses by the last date they are offered.

You can then complete the remaining courses that make up the 400 credits required to complete the Bachelor of Applied Science (Communication and Environment).

Please note, to be awarded this qualification, you must complete all courses for the programme within 9 years of your first enrolment. If you need more time due to exceptional circumstances, please contact us.

If you need help with a study plan to complete your qualification in this timeframe, please contact us. 

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. 

Qualification Structure