Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Screen Production)

at Ara Institute of Canterbury City Campus

Level 5

Core courses

• Media Ecology
• Fundamental Media Skills and Context
• Screen Production
   

Level 6

Core courses

• Documentary and Storytelling
• Advanced Sceen Production
   

Level 7

Core courses

• Media Production Unit

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

International Fee

$25,527 per year

Broadcasting graduates have a high success rate when it comes to getting jobs in the screen industry. You can look forward to building a successful career as a:

• Producer

• Director

• Researcher

• Screenwriter

• Or in a technical field like camera, sound or post production.