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Bachelor of Communication (Media Studies)

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LevelAn indication of the intellectual demand and complexity of skills required to successfully complete a programme, starting at level 1 and progressing up to level 10.

7, 360

creditsThe basic measure used to record the successful completion by a student of a course. To receive a qualification the total number of credits stated must be gained. A year-long, full-time programme of study is equivalent to 120 credits.

3.0

EFTSFull time for whole year = 120 credits per year = 1.0 EFTS. Full time for 1 semester = 60 credits = 0.5 EFTS.

Full-time for three years or part-time options available. Honours programme full-time for four years
Starts February or July
20 places
Mt Albert campus
Semester dates for 2013:
Semester 1: 25 February - 28 June; Semester 2: 22 July - 22 November

Indicative fee

NZ$5063 (Approximate fee only, find out more about the costs of study)