Bachelor of Professional Communication

SIT

Subject area

Communication and Media Studies not elsewhere classified

Duration

3

3 Years

Total student fees

$20,736

over 3 Years - details

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The Bachelor of Professional Communication emphasises the knowledge and skills that are required by those employed as communication specialists in a wide range of organisations both in the public and private sectors. The theoretical aspects of the programme provide students with the opportunity to develop their understanding of the factors that influence communication and to advance their ability to be effective communicators internally and externally within a professional organisation.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Applicants under 20 years: University Entrance - NCEA Level 3 Three subjects - at Level 3, made up of: - 14 credits each, in three NZQA University Entrance approved subjects, and Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of: - 5 credits in reading - 5 credits in writing, and Numeracy- 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of - specified achievement standards through a range of subjects, or - package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 - all three required); or Applicants over 20 years: Be at least 20 years of age when the programme begins and provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience; or Completion of an external or overseas qualification, which is considered to be the equivalent of any of the above qualifications, as approved by the Head of Faculty.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

3 Years


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$6,912 $20,736
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$6,901 $20,703
Total $13,813 $41,438

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

68%


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 478 839
Phone: (03) 211 2699
Fax: (03) 214 4977
Email: info@sit.ac.nz
Web: http://www.sit.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

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NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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