Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism

Gain a qualification of top international-standing with strong practical industry skills. Massey’s journalism programmes are the only ones in Australia or New Zealand accredited by US organisation the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism is a one-year full-time course, focusing on practical, relevant skills. Building upon your undergraduate qualification, the skills gained will give you an edge with potential employers. Based on leading overseas journalism qualifications and will build a firm foundation for an exciting career in journalism and other media-related areas. 

On-the-job experience is a key component of the qualification, giving you relevant experience sought after by employers. In the second half of the year, you will spend time working at media organisations, which include newspapers, news websites, magazines, radio and television stations. You will then do a full-time work placement at a media organisation. This could be anywhere in the country, including major dailies, provincial newspapers, magazines, internet news organisations, radio and television stations.