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Communication

Become a communications specialist and gain skills in advertising, content creation, creative media production, digital marketing, and creative writing.

By studying communications with Wintec, you become part of the Wintec School of Media Arts community, which will open doors to a creative communications career. You will have hands-on learning to shape the future of the media and communication landscape in Aotearoa New Zealand, and beyond. 

Our studios are equipped with cutting-edge technology and equipment, which you have 24/7 access to, so you can work whenever inspiration hits. We ensure project-based learning is at the heart of your specialty, with practical assessments, work-integrated learning, real clients, and industry experience consistently applied throughout each year of study.

Explore our programmes below and find your way at Wintec.

Finlee, Wintec communiscations student

"I didn't want to learn at a place with an exam culture. With the hands-on learning focus, Wintec felt like the right place for me."

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Te Ara Pūtake New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4)

One semester
Level 4
$4,372*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2027
This programme is for those who want to begin study but need to build confidence or brush up on skills. Students will choose from four pathways that align with their career goals and gain essential academic knowledge, capabilities, and skills needed to succeed at higher levels of study.

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New Zealand Diploma in Journalism

One year
Level 5
$8,744*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2027
This programme is a one-year intensive course designed to launch graduates into an exciting career in the media. With an emphasis on news storytelling and writing, students will also master multi-media skills in photography and videography, social media, audience engagement and CMS (Content Management Systems). Publishing regularly, they will build a portfolio from authentic experiences in class and work placements to get the edge in the competitive media job market.

Bachelor of Communication

Three years
Level 7
$8,744* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2027
This degree has been designed for students to develop skills to thrive in the media and communications industry. The programme focuses on media communication and marketing craft, along with critical thinking, creative media, content production, and professional practice. Students will have the opportunity to undertake real-world collaborative projects with students from other disciplines, and with industry. The degree has pathways in Creative Media and Digital Marketing. A hybrid Screen Arts and Production pathway is also available.

Graduate Diploma in Communication

One year
Level 7
$8,744*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2027
This programme is for those who want to enhance their degree or work experience with knowledge and skills in public relations, advertising, and media practices. Students will work on live projects with real clients, with support from tutors with industry experience.

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    Do you need some support working out where your interests could take you? At Career Choices Day, we will help you to discover careers that match your strengths and the study pathway options at Wintec that can take you there.

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