New Zealand Diploma in Writing for Creative Industries

Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Subject area

Written Communication

Qualification

Duration

1

1 Year

Total student fees

$6,292

over 1 Year - details

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with graduates who have broad theoretical and technical knowledge and skills relevant to creative and applied writing that will enable them to work independently or as part of a team in, particularly, the writing sector, in relation to publishing, broadcasting, performance and digital platforms, and other businesses and organisations.

This qualification is suitable for people who wish to work independently as writers, for those already working in the creative industries who wish to enhance/upgrade their skills, and for those working in other industries who wish to improve their writing skills to allow higher-level employment.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Applicants under the age of 20: A minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 including 14 credits in an English-rich subject; or successful completion of a recognised writing foundation programme or equivalent and an example of the applicant s original creative writing. Aged 20 years and over Evidence that the applicant can successfully achieve the qualification graduate outcomes. English Language - applicants whose first language is not English should have: an international English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score of at least 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each band), or an accepted international equivalence.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

1 Year


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$6,292 $6,292
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$6,589 $6,589
Total $12,881 $12,881

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

88%


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings $44,000
Earnings range $34,000 - $54,000
In employment 66%
In further study 26%
On a benefit 3%

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Phone: (09) 4703555
Fax: (09) 470 3556
Email: NPregistry@northtec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.northtec.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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