Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Subject area

Audio Visual Studies

Qualification

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Entry requirements

New Zealand University Entrance - NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include:
* 14 credits at Level 3 in each of 3 subjects from the list of approved subjects.*

Literacy - 14 literacy credits at Level 3 from any subject(s)
and
Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
OR
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Ara Broadcasting and Media Pathway
OR
Certificate in University Preparation (CUP).

Note: Students who have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), will be assessed for academic entry equivalency.

* NZQA approved subjects: see http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications_standards/awards/university-entrance

Alternative
Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic Entry Requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry. This may include Recognition of Prior Learning. Contact Ara for advice.

English
If English is not the applicant's first language, applicants will need to provide a result from a test or
qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact Ara for an assessment.
* IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in all subtests).

Note: IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two
years from the date of the test.
Students who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to
provide evidence of English Language Skills.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

To produce capable, critical, adaptable and reflective media practitioners able to work successfully in dynamic media environments and communicate, collaborate and innovate in a variety of media and creative contexts.

The Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications is aimed at school leavers, recent school leavers, graduates of other degrees and others interested in undertaking formal career-focussed media education and training.