School Leavers
University Entrance - NCEA Level 3. Three subjects at Level 3 made up of:
Mature Applicants
SIT's courses in Communications and Public Relations (PR), train students to be effective communicators, researchers, writers and leaders. These courses will equip you with transferable skills that will help in any career, from media organisations to government and private enterprise. Our Communications and PR programmes are delivered by SIT2LRN Distance Learning and offer degree and graduate qualifications in mass communication studies, local government communications and public relations via distance learning. Graduates of these programmes are able to evaluate, develop and implement effective organisational communication practices and strategies, analyse communication processes and respond to this analysis in their decision-making.
Study to be an effective communicator, researcher, writer and leader. Covering a wide range of topics such as media culture, news broadcasting, communication strategies, politics, law, ethics, event management, brand management, and crisis and emergency management, you will learn transferable skills to help you in any career, from media organisations to government and private enterprise.
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Year One
Compulsory
BPC100 Communication I (15 credits)
BPC115 Journalism I (15 credits)
BPC120 Communication Research Methods (15 credits)
BPC155 Visual Communication (15 credits)
BPC150 Writing and Editing (15 credits)
BPC130 New Zealand Society (15 credits)
Electives - Two of five
DSP501 Introduction to Screen Production (15 credits)
NZDP100 Introduction to Digital Photography (15 credits)
BPC190 Introduction to 2D Animation (15 credits)
MGT112 Introduction to Leadership (15 credits)
MGT105 Business Communication (15 credits)
Year Two
Compulsory
BPC200 Rhetoric: Influence and Persuasion (15 credits)
BPC228 Media Studies (15 credits)
BPC215 Journalism II (15 credits)
BPC240 Communication Law and Ethics (15 credits)
BPC271 Corporate Social Responsibility (15 credits)
Electives - One from two
BPC225 Marketing Communication (15 credits)
BPC245 Mass Communication (15 credits)
Electives - Two from four
BPC275 Communication Strategy - Corporate Sector (15 credits)
BPC231 Cross Cultural Communication (15 credits)
BPC235 Communication Strategy - Public Sector (15 credits)
BPC230 The Political Environment (15 credits)
Year Three
Compulsory
BPC300 Change Communication (15 credits)
BPC328 Advanced Media Studies (15 credits)
BPC350 Online and Advanced Technologies (15 credits)
BPC302 Research Methodology (15 credits)
Electives - Two from four
BPC313 Crisis and Emergency Communication (15 credits)
BPC312 Advanced Public Relations and Marketing Communication (15 credits)
MGT309 Relationships, Influence and Leadership (15 credits)
MGT306 Reputation and Brand Protection (15 credits)
Electives - One from two
BPC310 Dissertation (30 credits)
BPC320 Internship (30 credits)
Get registered with a copy of your CV with Student Services, it will help you be considered for roles when businesses are seeking employees from SIT. There is also a noticeboard with current vacancies in the SIT Student Centre, B Block, 133 Tay St, Invercargill.
Get your foot in the door
Volunteering at local organisations can be a great way for international students to obtain local experience and references – as well as meeting new people and contributing to our local community. Volunteer opportunities are advertised on the board opposite the Employment Office (B-Block).
Medical insurance - NZD $700 per year
