Diploma in Bicultural Journalism

Level 5
Credits 180
1.5 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Semester 1
Rotorua

About the Qualification

This diploma, which incorporates the National Diploma in Journalism, produces graduates who are able to work in a bicultural environment as journalists or in other roles in the media. If you have an inquiring mind and an interest in current affairs, as well as a high level of literacy and a love of writing, there are many opportunities in the media for speakers of te reo Māori.

Content

• Ethnic diversity in the media
• Biculturalism
• Numeracy and literacy
• Photography
• Local government
• Court, police, and the justice system
• Ethics
• Media law
• News gathering and story writing
• Shorthand
• Te Reo M¯aori and tikanga
• Design and layout for hard copy and internet
• Feature writing
• Radio and TV news story presentation
• Operation of radio and TV production equipment
• Work experience

Highlights/Benefits

• As an industry-driven qualification, you will be taught by experienced journalists who have worked in the media in New Zealand and overseas
• Gain hands-on work experience
• Study at the leading trainer of Māori journalists

Entry Requirements

Admission and entry requirements for this qualification are in accordance with Waiariki’s Academic Regulations.

Career Opportunities

• Journalist in print, radio or magazine, film or TV writer,  corporate communications, public relations, media consultant, researcher
• Graduates have gone on to become sports production assistants at Sky Television; producers, directors, head of news; reporters with M¯ aori Television; reporters with The New Zealand Herald, Te Karere, Daily Post, Gisborne Herald.

Further Study

• Diploma in Communications (Applied)