New Zealand Diploma in Journalism
Waikato Institute of Technology Ltd
Subject area
Journalism, Communication and Media Studies
Qualification
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Entry requirements
Candidates will hold the National Certificate in Educational Achievement (Level 2) [Ref: 0973] or equivalent skills and knowledge.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
This qualification is designed for people new to the journalism industry or considering a career in professional journalism.
Graduates will have the skills, knowledge and attributes to operate entry level newsroom skills with supervision in areas of specialisation such as magazine, newspaper, radio, television, internet or other platforms. This includes the attributes necessary to contribute to a bi- and multi-cultural environment in Aotearoa New Zealand.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Communication and Media Studies at this level can earn:
$30,000
Median earnings one year after study
$34,000
Median earnings two years after study
$42,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
58%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
The 'Ko Te Tangata' Scholarship (Bay of Plenty Schools)
Provided by:
University of Waikato - Scholarships Office
Website:
http://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/scholarships/
Value:
Up to $5,000
The Piki Ake Kake Ake Scholarship
Provided by:
Massey University
Website:
http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/admission/scholarships-bursaries-awards/
Value:
$1,000
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 444 204
Phone: (0800) 294 6832
Fax: (07) 838 0707
Email: qau@wintec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.wintec.ac.nz
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
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