There are a number of educational institutions around the country offering tertiary qualifications in journalism and related areas like communication studies.
If you are considering a career in journalism and are interested in science and technology, feel free to call or email the Science Media Centre for advice and background information.
The websites and contact details for the various journalism schools are listed below:
Aoraki Polytechnic
Private Bag 902
Timaru
Phone: 0800-426-725
Email: newsroom@aoraki.ac.nz
Website: Aoraki Polytechnic
National Diploma in Journalism (Print)
Auckland University of Technology
School of Communication Studies
Private Bag 92006
Auckland
Phone: (09) 921 9999
Fax: (09) 921 9987
Website: Auckland University of Technology
Bachelor of Communication Studies
Graduate Diploma in Journalism and National Diploma in Journalism
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
New Zealand Broadcasting School
Christchurch Polytechnic
PO Box 540
Christchurch
Phone: (03) 940 8000
Fax: (03) 366 6544
Website: Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Journalism)
University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
Private Bag
Christchurch
Phone: 0800 VARSITY
Website: University of Canterbury
Graduate Diploma in Journalism (Postgraduate)
Massey University at Wellington
Journalism School
Massey University at Wellington
Private Box 756
Wellington
Phone: (04) 801 5799 ext 6378
Website: Massey University
Graduate Diploma in Journalism
Southern Institute of Technology
Peter Arnett School of Journalism
Southland Institute of Technology
Private Bag 90 114
Invercargill
Email: louise.pagan@sit.ac.nz
Website: Southern Institute of Technology
National Diploma in Journalism
Bachelor of Applied Media Arts (Journalism)
Certificate in Radio and Journalism
Waiariki Institute of Technology
National Maori Journalism Course
Waiariki Institute of Technology
Private Bag 3028
Rotorua
Phone: 0800 Waiariki
Website: Waiariki Institute of Technology
National Diploma of Journalism
Waikato Institute of Technology
Waikato Institute of Technology
Private Bag 3036
Hamilton
Phone: 0800 2 Wintec
Website: Waikato Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Media Arts in Journalism
National Diploma in Journalism
Western Institute of Technology
Western Institute of Technology
Private Bag 2030
New Plymouth
Phone: (06) 759 6910 or 0800 800 331
Website: Western Institute of Technology
National Diploma in Journalism (intra-mural and extra-mural)
Whitireia Community Polytechnic
Private Bag
Porirua
Phone: (04) 237 3100 ex 3750
Email: Bernie.Whelan@whitireia.ac.nz
Website: Whitireia Community Polytechnic
National Diploma in Journalism
National Certificate in Journalism (Introductory)
