Overview

A Bachelor of Communication - Journalism at Massey University is a good fit if you want a career as a journalist or in communication, are interested in current affairs and enjoy learning how the news media works.

Join a prestigious group of leading journalists that have studied at Massey University – New Zealand’s longest-running, internationally accredited journalism qualification.

In the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism), you will learn about the news media’s role. You will build essential journalistic skills in specialised fields. These include news reporting and writing, interviewing, researching, editing, feature writing, photojournalism, radio and television journalism, podcasting, reporting on courts, politics, sport and investigative reporting.

In your major, you will learn news media theory and study the role of the media and essential media law. You’ll get to practice essential journalistic skills. You’ll also gain an in-depth understanding of specialised fields.

Career

There are opportunities for journalists in areas including:

news organisations and newspapers (metropolitan or community)
corporate work
magazines
television
radio
social media.

Journalists can advance further to senior roles such as news director, producer or editor.

Graduates of the Massey journalism qualification have gone on to work at New Zealand's top news organisations such as Stuff, the NZ Herald, Radio New Zealand and TVNZ as well as at international news outlets such as The Guardian, BBC, CNN, SBS Al Jazeera and Reuters.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

News Media and Society

Advanced News Reporting

News Media Reporting

Editing and Publishing

Journalism and Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Birth certificate
Current passport
Residency visa
Citizenship certificate

English language proficiency documents
To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification, you will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school, or another university or tertiary institution. The specific level depends on which country or region of the world you are from.

Tuition Fee

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International

30450 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30450 NZD per year during 36 months.
National

6599 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6599 NZD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Palmerston North

1100 - 2100 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Communication - Journalism.

Available Scholarships

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