This conjoint brings together a specialised Communication pathway with the diverse and adaptable outlook of a BA. You’ll learn how to analyse ideas and issues, and then express these concepts to others.
The variety of available subjects enables you to design a degree that fits your interests and career goals. You can combine a BC major in social change, technology or leadership with your choice of BA majors, from Criminology and Politics to History and languages.
The BA/BC usually takes four years to complete. You will probably enrol in nine 15-point courses (135 points) each year if you wish to complete in four years. Students complete a total of 540 points, comprising:
Students select one major for the BC component:
Students also follow a common programme of study, which provides them with key communication skills and knowledge in areas such as communication research, ethics, visual communication, and communication in Māori and Pacific contexts.
Most students need to take one General Education course.
Students should also be aware of the University’s Academic English Language Requirement.
If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You are guaranteed entry to this programme if you meet these requirements.
If your rank score is slightly lower than the guaranteed score, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available. If you don’t meet the requirements, you may be able to apply under our Undergraduate Targeted Admission Schemes.
Applicants must also meet the selection criteria for the other conjoint component.
Applicants must also meet the selection criteria of the other conjoint component.
Applicants must also meet the selection criteria of the other conjoint component.
Read more about entry requirements for New Zealand secondary school applicants.
If you've studied at a tertiary institution, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You can transfer from another tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these requirements.
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.
GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand.
These are the grades required for guaranteed entry to this programme. If your grades are slightly lower, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available.
No bands less than 5.5
No bands less than 5.5
No bands less than 5.5
If you've studied at a tertiary institution, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these requirements.
One year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognised university (or similar institution) overseas.
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
No bands less than 5.5
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $9.44 per point, estimated at $5,097.60 for full-time study (540 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.
Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.
Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 2 March |
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| Ends – 29 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 20 July |
| Ends – 16 November |
| Semester One | Starts – 1 March |
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| Ends – 28 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 19 July |
| Ends – 15 November |
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
Applying for an undergraduate programme? Check out our step-by-step guide.
With a BA/BC, you’ll develop a range of transferable skills to equip yourself for the fast-changing job market, including creative thinking, research, writing, public speaking, critical thinking, leadership, cultural competency, and more. You can apply these skills across the not-for-profit, corporate, local and national government sectors.
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
You can phone us directly.