There are a number of educational institutions around the country offering tertiary qualifications in journalism and related areas like communication studies.
If you are considering a career in journalism and are interested in science and technology, feel free to call or email the Science Media Centre for advice and background information.
The websites and contact details for the various journalism schools are listed below:
Ara Institute of Canterbury
New Zealand Broadcasting School, Christchurch
Phone: 0800 24 24 76
Courses:
Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Radio)
Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Journalism)
Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Screen and Television Production)
Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Auckland
Phone: (09) 921 9999
Courses:
Bachelor of Communications Studies (Radio)
Bachelor of Communication Studies (Journalism)
Bachelor of Communication Studies (Screen and Television Production)
Certificate in Communication Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies
University of Canterbury, Christchurch
Phone: 0800 VARSITY
Courses:
Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism
Massey University, Wellington
Phone: (04) 801 5799 ext 6378
Courses:
Graduate Diploma in Journalism Studies
Southern Institute of Technology, Invercargill
Phone: 0800 4 0 FEES
Distance courses:
Bachelor of Professional Communication
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, Bay of Plenty
Phone: 0800 86 46 46
Courses:
Certificate in Applied Writing
New Zealand Certificate in Communications Media (Level 4)
Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), Hamilton
Phone: 0800 2 Wintec
Courses:
Certificate in Media Arts (Level 4)
Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
National Diploma in Journalism
Graduate Diploma in Communication (Level 7)
Whitireia Community Polytechnic, Porirua
Phone: (04) 237 3100 ex 3750
Courses:
Diploma in Radio Broadcasting (Level 5)
Whitireia Community Polytechnic’s journalism diploma was cut in 2018.