Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Radio)
Media & Comms
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Gain the skills required to become a media professional with this highly practical degree, specialising in radio broadcasting, media production, and content creation with strong industry partnerships and a paid placement.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Madras Street Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop professional broadcasting skills
Gain practical and research skills for work in the radio and media industry.
Produce media content across platforms
Create and manage content for radio, digital, and social media platforms.
Operate commercial radio stations
Experience running a commercial radio station broadcasting locally and nationally.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Radio) is a practical degree designed to develop your understanding of the dynamic media and radio industry. It combines two years of immersive, on-campus learning with a third year of paid, industry-based placement. Courses include presenting, audience engagement, branding, marketing, content creation, social media, and audio production. You'll gain hands-on experience operating a commercial radio station and make valuable industry connections through a 24-week paid placement. Graduates of this programme are in demand throughout New Zealand's radio and media industries.
Course Content
- Presenting and on-air performance
- Media business and legal environment
- Audience engagement and branding
- Marketing and sales in media
- Content creation and management
- Social media and digital communication
- Audio production and post-production
- Media ecology and representation
- Radio operations and programming
- Operating a commercial radio station
- Photography and videography electives
- 3D motion graphics
- Group and independent media projects
- 24-week paid industry placement
What you need to know first
University Entrance as specified by NZQA
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Media
Broadcasting
Radio
Communications
Future employment opportunities might be
On-air presenting
News
Creative writing for radio