New Zealand Diploma in Creative Writing
Toi Ohomai
Subject area
Written Communication
Qualification
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Entry requirements
None.
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 a range of specialist writing skills and strategies that enable them to apply professional principles and practices to produce original writing outputs that meet the specific requirements of creative industries (the writing sector, publishing, broadcasting, and digital games and content), businesses and organisations.
This qualification is suitable for people who wish to work as professional writers in the creative writing industry, and for those already working in the industry who wish to gain formal recognition for their skills.
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
Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust
Provided by:
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).
Waitaha-A-Hei / University of Waikato Scholarship
Provided by:
University of Waikato - Scholarships Office
Website:
http://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/scholarships/
Value:
$14,500
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) 86 46 46
Phone: (0800) 86 46 46
Fax: (07) 544 2386
Email: info@toiohomai.ac.nz
Web: http://www.toiohomai.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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