Practical activities for communication studies students
Real deadlines, real audiences, real consequences – if you’re studying communications, you work on stories that matter for our student newspaper, run actual PR campaigns through Outside the Square or broadcast to thousands on Static FM.
Your stories go live while you're still studying
This isn't practice – it's your portfolio in the making. Through our student-led media platforms and practical activities, you'll gain hands-on experience that employers value.
Outside the Square: AUT's Student-Run PR Agency
Run real PR campaigns for actual clients through New Zealand's only student-operated public relations agency. You'll gain experience in:
- Strategic communication planning
- Client relationship management
- Campaign development and execution
- Crisis communication
- Social media strategy
- Event management
Outside the Square: AUT’s student-run PR agency
Static FM 88.3 and SOUNZ student radio
Broadcast live to thousands of listeners across Auckland through AUT's student radio station and develop skills in:
- Live on-air presenting
- Radio show production
- Interview techniques
- Audio editing and production
- Music programming
- Community engagement
- Event broadcasting
To find out more visit our websites:
Te Waha Nui student newspaper
Develop your journalism skills through campus and community reporting including:
- Student newspaper production
- Community journalism projects
- Investigative reporting opportunities
- Digital content creation
- Editorial experience
- Photography and multimedia
Study communications at AUT
Communication careers aren't built on theory. They're built on campaigns you create, stories you tell and brands you shape. Our students work on real briefs for real clients, produce content that goes live and build networks while they're still studying.