Communication is at the very core of all we do as human beings, both in our personal and professional lives—a Bachelor of Communication is excellent career preparation.

As a capital city and civic university, Victoria University of Wellington plays a central role in connecting individuals and their communities with institutions in the city, in the region, nationwide and globally.

You’ll find some amazing opportunities at Victoria University of Wellington, including interdisciplinary expertise from world-class teachers and researchers, and state-of-the-art technology to enhance your learning experience and employability.

My personal interest is in the way in which meaning and information are generated, negotiated and communicated across languages, cultures and media – I see all forms of communication as acts of translation.

The Bachelor of Communication is a great degree to study—it will teach you to develop the theory, practice and art of communication, and apply it within specific disciplinary contexts, like politics, science and intercultural studies.

You’ll graduate with not only great communication skills, but also a broad understanding of the nuances and approaches relevant to different sectors that employers are looking for.

There’s a huge range of expertise and breadth of courses on offer.

In the Science Communication major, you’ll have the opportunity to explore an area of science you’re passionate about and engage with different audiences, by developing authentic pieces of science communication that you can also use as your “calling card” when you enter the workforce.

My own passion lies in enabling genuine public engagement and dialogue about topical or controversial issues in science, such as climate change, use of new genetic technologies, Predator Free New Zealand, and data privacy in this increasingly connected world.

The Bachelor of Communication at Victoria University of Wellington 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, allowing for a number of possible career pathways.

In hearing from, as well as working closely with, people based in private and public communications-related industries and institutions here in Wellington, you will have opportunities to expand and apply your knowledge of contemporary issues in the field.

You will be able to work with established communication scholars and connect with Wellington-based private and public communications-related industries and institutions, through internships as well as seminars and lectures led by local experts working in the field.

My interest in communication is based in urban culture and images of the city. My academic background is in Canadian communication studies, which has its own quite unique approach.

My decision to study at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington was relatively easy to make. I knew I wanted to live and learn in a city full of life and opportunities, and study at a tertiary institution that is well known for producing excellent achievements in the humanities and social sciences.

In my Bachelor of Communication, I am studying a major in Media Studies which is extremely useful for the journalism-based career path I am looking into. Media Studies investigates how everyday events, as well as underrepresented topics, are circulated throughout the world. My Bachelor of Communication has generated an interest in developing my understanding through further research as my tertiary experience continues.

In my second year, I have been introduced to independent research. I have been able to create a research proposal and plan a research project that will analyse the experiences of individuals who identify as Māori women studying at an undergraduate level at this University. The ability to choose what to research and explore what I am interested in strongly appealed to me. It also helps to broaden my understanding of what I can achieve studying a Bachelor of Communication.

What surprised me the most about living and studying in Wellington was the mindset of the people within it. Despite being relatively large, Wellington produces a network of supportive individuals—especially within this University. Wellington is a forward-thinking and inclusive city, making it the best place for future students and leaders to learn and live.