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Universities New Zealand Ara Institute of Canterbury City Campus Courses Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Radio)

Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Radio)
at Ara Institute of Canterbury City Campus

Christchurch, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 25,527
Country Rank#18
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

Become skilled in radio and related fields with our highly regarded radio specialisation.

This highly practical programme will equip you with the skills and theory necessary to become a radio professional.

Develop your understanding of the changing media environment, your practical research skills and prepare you for a first-time position in radio or online.

You'll study production and performance while operating a commercial radio station, broadcasting throughout the Canterbury region.

Programme has been strongly influenced by industry groups such as NZME, Mediaworks and The Radio Broadcasters Association.

24-week industry internship provides you with a highly effective link between the theoretical and practical aspects of broadcasting, and gives you a working understanding of the industry demands of working in a deadlinedriven environment.

Course Content
Level 5

Core courses
- Media Ecology
- Fundamental Media Skills and Context
- Radio
Level 6

Core courses
- Documentary and Storytelling
- Advanced Radio
Level 7

Core courses
- Media Production Unit
Entry Requirement
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 three approved* subjects and:
- Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing,
- 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 Business and ICT Pathway or equivalent

Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same

If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.

Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic
- 5.5 Listening
- 5.5 Reading
- 5.5 Writing
- 5.5 Speaking
Fees & Scholarships
International Fee

$25,527 per year
Career Prospect
When you graduate you may move into stand-alone or network radio stations in roles as diverse as on-air presenting, news, creative writing, online content creation, programming, production, or sales and marketing.

Cost Of Studying At Ara Institute of Canterbury City Campus

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Radio) at Ara Institute of Canterbury City Campus