University
University of CanterburyGraduate Diploma in Journalism
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Graduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
18 months
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
The skills and knowledge required of a journalist are forever changing. In addition to core newswriting and newsgathering skills, journalists are increasingly required to have multimedia skills, the ability to use social media and other forms of audience interaction, and an ability to tailor media content for different platforms.
UC is a leading provider of journalism education in Aotearoa New Zealand. Studying the Graduate Diploma in Journalism (GradDipJour) will enable you to:
- acquire advanced knowledge and skills in journalism practice and research
- build on your problem solving and analytical skills developed at undergraduate level
- develop a critical understanding of journalism practices and their context.
Graduates gain the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to be highly effective journalists. They receive intensive training on media ethics and law, newsgathering and writing, research and analysis, and multimedia skills. UC graduates are work-ready and highly adaptable.
Subjects and Courses- COMS233 Media Law for Journalists
- COMS330 Communication in Context
- COMS331 Researching and Reporting News
- COMS332 News Production
- COMS232 Risk and Crisis Communication OR DISC213 Editing and Postproduction
Entry criteria
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 not your first language, you are also required to provide evidence of IELTS (academic) 7.5, with no score less than 7.0. If you need help meeting these requirements, UC offers an English for Academic Purposes (EAP 2) course. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Graduate Diploma in Journalism or use the admission requirements checker.
How to applyEntry to the programme requires a special application due October 31st, and includes an interview. For more information on the process and required forms, see how to apply.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
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