Communication studies degrees

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.

A certificate or diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.

Academic departments

Research in communication studies

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across communication studies.

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Get 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:

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LOS ANGELES, USA. February 08, 2025: Sean Baker and Mikey Madison at the 77th Annual Directors Guild Awards at the Beverly Hilton.
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NZ Podcasting Summit 2025
16 Apr, 2025
Be part of a record-setting attempt at this year’s NZ Podcasting Summit, presented by AUT’s School of Communication Studies and Verbal Highs.
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Trust in News report 2025
14 Apr, 2025
The latest JMAD Trust in News in Aotearoa New Zealand report is out, showing approximately 60% of Kiwis uncomfortable with news produced by AI.
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What is a ‘tradwife’?
10 Mar, 2025
When a MAFs reality show bride said her goal was to “serve” her man, she was reflecting a growing trend in western culture, called tradwife lifestyl...
LOS ANGELES, USA. February 08, 2025: Sean Baker and Mikey Madison at the 77th Annual Directors Guild Awards at the Beverly Hilton.
Who is Oscar winner Sean Baker?
06 Mar, 2025
Director Sean Baker made history this week by winning four Academy Awards in the same night for the same film - Anora.
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Evolving industry prompts degree revamp
27 Nov, 2024
Refreshed Master of Communication Studies degree provides fresh challenges to meet the needs of a diverse, rapidly changing industry.
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Phone 0800 AUT AUT (0800 288 288)

School of Communication Studies
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Governor Fitzroy Place
City Campus
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Brooke McGrath
Malia Latu
Gavin Sinclair
Louis Hartley
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