Study communication studies
Get ready for an exciting career in the media or communication. AUT’s communication studies programmes are widely recognised and will give you a valuable foundation for key roles in many industries. Our alumni are in leadership positions in organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand and all over the world.
You’ll get lots of practical experience – through live projects for real clients, access to industry standard TV and radio facilities, and workplace experience with major organisations. It’s easy to meet potential employers. We have an extraordinary range of partner organisations and you’ll have many opportunities to meet industry leaders.
Undergraduate study in communication studies will give you a solid grounding in your chosen area.
Postgraduate study in communication studies will build on your knowledge and expertise in your area of interest.
A certificate or diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.
Academic departments
- Advertising, Digital and Public Relations department
- Critical Media Studies department
- Screen, Audio and Journalism department
Research in communication studies
We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across communication studies.
More about our researchGet involved with extra activities and projects
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to put your learning into practice when you study here – like working on our student radio station, training newspaper and other publications, and taking part in real PR projects:
Our facilities
Looking for facilities that mirror real working environments? As an AUT student, you have access to world-class facilities so that you can learn by doing, not just by taking notes.
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Contact details
Contact us online
Phone 0800 AUT AUT (0800 288 288)
School of Communication Studies
WG Building, City Campus
Governor Fitzroy Place
City Campus
Auckland City
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