Journalism

About the course

In this Graduate Diploma course, you will develop particular expertise in strategic advertising, marketing communication and public relations within your choice of 8 units. Upon successful completion, you may enrol in a Masters degree with 1 year of credits (if applicable).

What you might learn

During the course, you will enrol into subjects such as corporate media strategy and tactics, consumer behaviour, and advertising for media. This will enable you to build on skills from your previous studies or enhance your skills in your current employment.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as events manager, fundraiser, information officer, corporate communications director, media consultant, public relations officer, and etc. in companies including Viacom, Bertelsmann, 21st Century Fox, Comcast, The Walt Disney Company, and etc.

Living Costs in Wellington**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) NZ$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) NZ$ 1,558 - 2,060	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) NZ$ 1,243 - 1,644
Transportation (Daily) NZ$ 7 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) NZ$ 217 - 286

Average Salary***

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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2023)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com