Media & Comms
A course by
Wintec
This one-year full-time diploma provides students with key journalism and communication skills for a multi-media career including news gathering, writing, media photography and videography, legal and ethical knowledge, and practical publishing experience.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton City Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 1 year

Develop core skills of news gathering to produce and publish quality stories across multiple print and digital platforms.

Acquire technical skills in media photography, videography, and web publishing.

Understand the law, ethical codes of practice, and the role of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in journalism.
The New Zealand Diploma in Journalism at Wintec equips students with essential skills for a career in journalism or communications. Students develop news sourcing, writing, and publishing abilities across print and digital platforms, alongside technical skills in media photography and videography. They gain practical experience by contributing to the Wintec online newspaper and collaborating on real-world projects with industry partners. The programme includes media law, ethical codes, and the relationship of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to journalism practice. Successful graduates can progress to the second year of Wintec's Bachelor of Communication degree. The diploma is taught by industry professionals and includes internships and newsroom experience.
What you need to know first
40 credits at NCEA Level 2 including 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits or recognised equivalent
OR completed relevant course at NZQF Level 3 or equivalent

Media and Communications
Journalism

Entry level positions in media and communications industries
Opportunities in print, digital, and multimedia journalism
Media & Comms
A course by
Wintec
This one-year full-time diploma provides students with key journalism and communication skills for a multi-media career including news gathering, writing, media photography and videography, legal and ethical knowledge, and practical publishing experience.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton City Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 1 year

Develop core skills of news gathering to produce and publish quality stories across multiple print and digital platforms.

Acquire technical skills in media photography, videography, and web publishing.

Understand the law, ethical codes of practice, and the role of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in journalism.
The New Zealand Diploma in Journalism at Wintec equips students with essential skills for a career in journalism or communications. Students develop news sourcing, writing, and publishing abilities across print and digital platforms, alongside technical skills in media photography and videography. They gain practical experience by contributing to the Wintec online newspaper and collaborating on real-world projects with industry partners. The programme includes media law, ethical codes, and the relationship of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to journalism practice. Successful graduates can progress to the second year of Wintec's Bachelor of Communication degree. The diploma is taught by industry professionals and includes internships and newsroom experience.
What you need to know first
40 credits at NCEA Level 2 including 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits or recognised equivalent
OR completed relevant course at NZQF Level 3 or equivalent

Media and Communications
Journalism

Entry level positions in media and communications industries
Opportunities in print, digital, and multimedia journalism
Discretionary entrance possible with interview and evidence of written work
IELTS 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5 (for English language learners)
Discretionary entrance possible with interview and evidence of written work
IELTS 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5 (for English language learners)