Programme details

Graduate Diploma in Journalism

The Graduate Diploma in Journalism equips students with the essential knowledge, skills, and competencies required to excel as proficient journalists.

Course description

The landscape of journalism is in a constant state of flux, necessitating a shift in the skills and knowledge required of practitioners. In addition to essential news writing and gathering abilities, journalists are now expected to be adept in multimedia, engage effectively on social media, and customize content for diverse platforms. The University of Canterbury (UC) is recognized as a leading institution for journalism education in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Pursuing the Graduate Diploma in Journalism (GradDipJour) will empower you to gain advanced insights and skills in journalism practice and research, build upon the problem-solving and analytical skills acquired during your undergraduate education, cultivate a critical awareness of journalism practices and their contextual significance.

Graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to thrive in the field of journalism. They receive comprehensive training in media ethics and law, newsgathering and writing, research and analysis, and multimedia competencies. UC graduates are not only ready for the job market but also demonstrate remarkable adaptability.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights

This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

With a robust background in researching and generating news content for multiple media channels, graduates from UC are well-equipped to take on a range of positions within the local and global news landscape. Their capabilities extend to newsrooms, radio stations, television networks, newspapers, and online media.

Furthermore, the graduates’ creative thinking, collaborative spirit, and adeptness at problem-solving make them suitable candidates for various roles in communications, publishing, entertainment, research, and marketing sectors.

Entry requirements

Students with any bachelor’s degree, or with other qualifications of an equivalent standard, are able to apply to the Graduate Diploma in Journalism programme.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC’s English language requirements. University recognises the following English Language tests and courses:

International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic) – including online and One Skill Retake
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) – including Home Edition and Paper Edition #
CCEL English for Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP Level 2) – including online
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE) – including online
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)
FluentIQ (*FluentIQ should be used where IELTS Indicator or TOEFL cannot be used)
LanguageCert
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)
Duolingo English Test (DET)

Credits
120

Duration
1 year

Intakes

Feb

International fees
About $32,800

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