If you have an interest in current, local, national and
international news, a broad education, an interest in people, an
inquiring mind and the ability to work under pressure, then you
could utilise these strengths to create a career in journalism.
To pursue a professional career in journalism the entry level
qualification is the National Diploma in Journalism (Multimedia),
which is embedded in our Diploma. Aoraki is one of only five
accredited journalism schools in New Zealand chosen by Fairfax
Media to train its interns.
Our Journalism programme is tutored by an experienced journalist
and is renowned for preparing industry-ready journalists who walk
straight into sought-after media jobs around the country. As well
as theory studies you will write and publish stories for local
newspapers, gaining real experience on the requirements of a
working journalist.
Careers and further study
What will this programme cover?
- Learn interviewing skills
- Master another language, shorthand
- Write news stories for publication
- Write a feature article
- Produce and load material for the internet
- Analyse daily news coverage
- Debate media ethics
- Spend three weeks working in real newsrooms
- Attend council meetings and court hearings
- Design and lay out pages
- Produce a photographic portfolio
Related Careers
- Journalist - reporter or sub-editor
- Photojournalist
What do you need to apply?
For entry to this diploma it is desirable that you have
successfully completed a 60 credit (minimum) Level 4 tertiary
qualification in journalism or similar media related programme such
as our Certificate in Media Communication.
If you don't have the stated entry criteria, talk to us about
whether you have the equivalent skills and knowledge or to
determine if this is the right programme for you.
You may also be asked to attend an interview and complete a
pre-entry test to indicate your level of literacy skills, current
events knowledge and your keyboarding speed.
Programme Recognition
This programme is accredited by NZQA.
Further Study Options
On the job training for the National Diploma in Applied
Journalism
(Level 6)
Degree studies in media