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The Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism draws inspiration from top international journalism programs. Designed for both beginners seeking to break into the field and experienced professionals looking to specialize, it equips students with essential journalistic skills. The program maintains strong ties with major media outlets, evidenced by its robust internship opportunities. Our graduates frequently earn prestigious national journalism awards. This diploma serves as a pathway to pursuing a Master of Management degree.
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism you will:
have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor's degree or equivalent, with at least a B- grade average in the 300-level majoring courses or equivalent
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English and you have not gained a New Zealand university entrance qualification, or an overseas entrance qualification in a country where the main language is English, you will be required to provide the below as evidence of your proficiency in English:
an academic IELTS with a minimum score of 7.0 in all bands, or
an equivalent TOEFL score, or
other such evidence that is acceptable to Massey University.
If your first language is not English and you have not gained a New Zealand university entrance qualification, or an overseas entrance qualification in a country where the main language is English, you will be required to provide the below as evidence of your proficiency in English:
an academic IELTS with a minimum score of 7.0 in all bands, or
an equivalent TOEFL score, or
other such evidence that is acceptable to Massey University.