In the face of rapidly changing technologies and industries, communication has become an increasingly powerful tool that influences the way that we see and understand the world around us.
Study Communication at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington to gain the expertise required to become an agile and innovative communicator.
This programme is ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2024.
The QS World University Rankings is an annual global publication that gives overall rankings and subject rankings for more than 1,500 universities worldwide.
When you study communication with us, you’ll specialise in the area that interests you most—whether that’s Marketing Communication, Political Communication, Science Communication, Media Studies, Linguistics, Literary and Creative Communication, or Intercultural Communication.
We’re the only university that offers undergraduate majors in Science Communication and in Literary and Creative Communication.
The Bachelor of Communication offers you an array of opportunities to explore different aspects of communication, all of which are well-suited to provide you with a diverse set of critical, analytical and practical skills.
Full storyDr Geoff Stahl
Senior lecturer in Media Studies
You’ll learn to balance creative skills with your ability to analyse and rationalise.
Take a critical look at the way communication shapes and reflects human relationships in different situations, and develop your knowledge of the history and theory of communications media.
Explore the political and economic possibilities of different ways to communicate—like writing, print, video, or social media channels such as Instagram and Snapchat—and learn how to use them to best express your message.
You’ll hear from guest lecturers who are at the coal face of communications—giving you insight into the practical workings of the industry and the chance to start making professional contacts.
My Bachelor of Communication has generated an interest in developing my understanding through further research as my tertiary experience continues. The ability to choose what to research and explore what I am interested in strongly appealed to me.
Full storyKahurangi Moke
Bachelor of Communication in Media Studies
As New Zealand’s capital city university, we’re at the heart of the country’s political, scientific, arts, and diplomatic life. You’ll benefit from our relationships with key players in the communications sector—from industry input into our course material to guest lecturers and field trips.
Our academic staff are highly regarded internationally and many are acknowledged each year with research and teaching awards in their specialist areas.
Every organisation needs skilled communications professionals to help them get their message across—whether public or private. And as digital media becomes ever more important, the need continues to grow.
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is a welcoming place with great student support. There are all sorts of resources available to help you get the best out of your time at university.
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