Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies (Communication Studies)

Ranked in the top 150 in the world, AUT’s communication studies programmes will give you a valuable foundation for key roles in lots of industries, including the media and communications fields.



As a communications student, you’ll have access to outstanding facilities and services, and you could work on live projects for real clients or do work experience with major organisations. You’ll be career-ready when you leave AUT.

Undergraduate programmes

Undergraduate study in communication studies will give you a solid grounding in your chosen area.

Bachelor’s degrees

  • Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Communication Studies Conjoint Programmes
  • Bachelor of Communication Studies
    • Advertising and Brand Creativity
    • Digital Communication
    • Journalism
    • Public Relations
    • Radio and Audio Media
    • Screen Production

Postgraduate programmes



Postgraduate study in communication studies will build on your knowledge and expertise in your area of interest.



  • Postgraduate Certificate in Communication Studies
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies
  • Master of Communication Studies
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy

Academic departments