New Zealand Diploma in Content Creation
New Zealand Institute of Education
Subject area
Journalism, Communication and Media Studies
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with people who have the skills, knowledge and attributes to create, produce, and distribute relevant content for an audience on a variety of media platforms.
Graduates will be able to work in a range of media environments, both independently and collaboratively.
Graduates will have the attributes necessary to contribute to bi- and multi-cultural communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
To enter the programme, applicants must meet either the general or special entry requirements and the English language requirements for either the domestic or international entry requirements. All applicants are interviewed prior to enrolment. Special entry enrolment is subject to Academic Board approval. General Entry Requirements Applicants must be able to present evidence that they have met the following requirements: 1. Be over the age of 18, AND gained ONE or more of the following: 2. NCEA Level 3, OR 3. A New Zealand Certificate at level 4 or above, OR 4. Be over the age of 21. Special Entry Requirements To be eligible to enter the programme under a Special Entry Requirement, applicants must be able to demonstrate the following requirements: 1. Be over the age of 16, AND 2. Completed NCEA Level 2, OR 3. A New Zealand Certificate at level 3 or above, AND 4. Demonstrate an interest and desire to enter a marketing career, AND 5. Demonstrate a commitment to completing the programme. English Language Entry Requirements To be eligible to enter the programme, an applicant must be able to present evidence that they meet one or more of the following English Language Entry Requirements 1. English is your first language, OR 2. Te reo Maori is your first language and English is your second language; OR 3. Successfully completed three years secondary education when English was the primary language of delivery; OR 4. Successfully completed an NZQA level 3 study, or equivalent, in any programme when English was the primary language of delivery: OR 5. Successfully attained an IELTS score of 5.5 with no band below 5.0 or an equivalent test. Students will require a smartphone, computer, and web access. Details of the requirements will be provided at the pre-enrolment interview.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
Tuition Fees
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Student fees
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Government tuition subsidy
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N/A | N/A |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $44,000 |
| Earnings range | $34,000 - $54,000 |
| In employment | 66% |
| In further study | 26% |
| On a benefit | 3% |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 69 33 82
Phone: (09) 4896205
Fax: (09) 4896209
Email: info@nzie.ac.nz
Web: http://www.nzie.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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