New Zealand Diploma in Journalism
Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology trading as Wintec
Subject area
Journalism, Communication and Media Studies
Qualification
Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.
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:
$36,000
Median earnings one year after study
$41,000
Median earnings two years after study
$52,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
62%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Rural Women New Zealand Text Book Grant for Tertiary Students
Provided by:
Rural Women New Zealand
Website:
https://ruralwomennz.nz/services/charitable-grants/
Value:
$500 each
Rural Women New Zealand Tertiary Bursaries
Provided by:
Rural Women New Zealand
Website:
https://ruralwomennz.nz/services/charitable-grants/
Value:
$1,000 each.
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
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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