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In our media-saturated society, clear, persuasive, and imaginative communication is more important than ever. With the three-year Bachelor of Communication (BC), you’ll build the communication skills and knowledge you need for your future career.
Develop your knowledge of communication and explore your own passions and interests through the BC’s distinctive three-pillar structure.
Anchor your learning in core courses designed with the input of the communications industry. Build your understanding of the theory behind communication practice, and get a solid grounding in contemporary approaches.
Major in the area that best appeals to your interests. Choose from Media Studies, Intercultural Communication, Science Communication, Literary and Creative Communication and Political Communication. We’re the only university where you can major in Science Communication, and Literary and Creative Communication.
Finally, add a complementary minor to build a degree unique to you. Choose from a huge range of science and arts subjects and find one that will enhance your communication knowledge and expertise.
You’ll be studying at New Zealand’s seat of government, centre of political power, and scientific and creative heart—where this deep knowledge of communication is always in demand.
5 available majors
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Intercultural Communication
Literary and Creative Communication
Media Studies
Political Communication
Science Communication
Course Code : N/A
Course Type : Full Time
Course Level : Bachelors/UG Degree
Duration : 03 Year
Total Tuition Fee :95400 NZD
Annual Cost of Living :20000 NZD
The University was founded in 1897 and teaching began in April 1899 with 115 students enrolled in the first year.
Early years
For the first few years, lectures took place in rented accommodation in the city while a debate raged over where the new University’s home should be built. Eventually, the College Council decided to build on ‘six vertical acres’ in Kelburn, the site of the Kelburn campus today.
Research
Research at the University began in 1899 following the arrival of the University’s four pioneering Professors—Thomas Easterfield, Hugh Mackenzie, Richard Maclaurin and John Rankine Brown.
Growth
In 1904, the first stage of what is today known as the Hunter Building was begun, and the building was opened in 1906 by the Governor of New Zealand, Lord Plunket.
A pattern of growth was quickly established. Student numbers rose from 254 in 1905 to over 700 in 1923, with three additions made to the building over this period. A reputation for fine teaching and research also grew, thanks to the efforts of early academics such as Professors ‘Tommy’ Hunter, J.C. Beaglehole and George von Zedlitz.
In 1961, the University of New Zealand system was dissolved, and on 1 January 1962, Victoria University of Wellington was established as an independent entity.
Expansion
The University incorporated the Wellington College of Education as the Faculty of Education on 1 January 2005. The following year, the New Zealand School of Music was established by Victoria University of Wellington and Massey University, a centre of musical excellence that combined the institutions’ music programmes.
Today
From a single campus in Kelburn with fewer than 260 students, Victoria University of Wellington has grown into a network of campuses, research centres, institutes and partnerships worldwide.
Campus plaques are located across the University offering insights to those who have contributed to the University since it was established in 1897.
The University is structured with the University Council as a governing body, and the Vice-Chancellor as a chief executive.
The governing body of the University is the University Council.
The Vice-Chancellor is the University’s Chief Executive, overseeing the academic and administrative management.
The University comprises more than 2,000 staff and 22,000 students.
The University has nine faculties and a number of schools and research centres, institutes, and chairs.
During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations. After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa. After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.