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Bachelor of Communication Studies with Major in Public Relations

Auckland University of Technology - City Campus

New Zealand,Auckland

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 35,700/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2025

Apply Date

New Zealand, Auckland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 2000

Total Students: 17,950 +

Int. Students: 5,600 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Communication Studies with Major in Public Relations

Program Overview

AUT's communications degree is very well regarded in New Zealand and around the world. That’s because our students pick up top jobs in the best companies and media outlets, and win many prestigious awards.

AUT communications students and graduates are internationally recognised, having won the Sally Logan-Milne Young Practitioner of the Year award, CAANZ AXIS award, ORCA awards, Cannes International Advertising award and NZ Student Marketer of the Year award.

Study communications at AUT and you have access to industry standard facilities and equipment, including a media centre, radio studio and fully equipped TV studio, journalism training newscourse Te Waha Nui, student radio station Static 88.1 fm and student-run PR agency Outside the Square.

Major : Public Relations

Study public relations at AUT and embark on an exciting career where every day promises to be different. Get real PR experience and make industry connections during your studies.

A PR career could be organising top-level celebrities to promote an exotic resort, working with an international health organisation to communicate disease prevention in a developing country, briefing business leaders on a company merger, or lobbying the government to change regulations on behalf of a charity.

You'll learn from lecturers who have industry and academic expertise with a national and global outlook. Their strong industry connections mean that as a public relations student you have the opportunity to go on industry field trips and gain paid PR experience during your degree.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2025		Open
jul 2024		Closed
jul 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 35,700 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Auckland University of Technology - City Campus

CAD 20,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80.0 Minimum Listening - 15.0 Minimum Reading - 15.0 Minimum Writing - 20.0 Minimum Speaking - 18.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- Grade 12 English 60%

Minimum CGPA Required: 75.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Majoring in public relations will prepare you for a wide range of roles, including

Corporate communications executive.
Public relations consultant.
Marketing communications executive.
Government communicator.
Internal communications advisor.
Community relations manager.
Cultural mediator.
Media relations manager.
Influencer campaign manager.

Scholarships

International scholarships

There are many scholarships for international students who want to study at AUT. Find out more about the scholarships for international students you can apply for to support your studies at AUT.AUT International Scholarships - Business School

AUT International Scholarships - Business School

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and the Business School provide scholarships to recognise and support high achieving international students as they begin their journey in becoming great graduates of AUT.

Refer to the Regulations for full eligibility criteria and application requirements.

Description:

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be new full-fee paying international students. See important information below.
Applicants must have a current and valid unconditional offer to study the following AUT programme commencing in Intake V3, 2024 (4 November 2024):
- Master of Applied Finance
- Master of Business Management
- Master of Marketing
- Master of Professional Accounting
- Master of Supply Chain Management
Applicants cannot be previous AUT students. This includes those who are applying for a higher-level programme (e.g., an AUT bachelor’s degree graduate applying for a master’s programme).
Students who have already commenced studies at AUT are not eligible to apply.

Amount and Type of Award:

Value: NZ$7000 contribution to fees.
Number on offer: 10 (two per Professional Masters Programme).

Tenure:
The scholarship is awarded for one year only.

Important Information:

International students are not citizens, permanent residents nor resident visa holders of New Zealand or Australia.
The scholarship will be paid as a compulsory fees credit towards the first year of study at AUT on successful completion of the first semester of study.
AUT is not obliged to make an award if there is no candidate of sufficient merit.
The regulations are periodically reviewed by the University Scholarships Committee and are subject to change.

Work Permit

PGWP

With the coming of the new regulations, the New Zealand government has taken significant steps for international students. According to their pedagogy, students having completed Level 4 to 6 and non- degree level 7 qualifications with an additional year for Graduate Diploma Graduates of the qualifications get a one year work visa, the students having completed Level 4 to 6 and non- degree level 7 qualifications outside Auckland with an additional year for Graduate Diploma Graduates of the qualifications get a two year work visa the ones who have completed Level 7 or above get a three year work visa. Elaborate information on the visa is given on the dedicated institutional websites.
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