New Zealand Diploma in Creative Writing

Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Subject area

Written Communication

Qualification

Duration

1

1 Year

Total student fees

$6,617

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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 graduates who have a range of specialist writing skills and strategies that enable them to produce original writing for selected audiences and platforms.
This qualification is suitable for people who wish to work as professional writers in the creative writing industry, and for those already working in the industry who wish to gain formal recognition for their skills.
Graduates will be able to work independently, and contribute to the cultural and social environment of a bi- and multi-cultural Aotearoa New Zealand through articulating and communicating its diverse stories.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Applicants under the age of 20: Successful completion of New Zealand Certificate in Writing for Creative Industries (Level 5) or equivalent. Applicants over the age of 20: A portfolio of work that indicates the applicant is capable of meeting the qualification outcomes. English language requirements: All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Those students whose first language is not English should have: An international English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score of at least 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each band) or accepted international equivalence.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

1 Year


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$6,617 $6,617
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$4,881 $4,881
Total $11,498 $11,498

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

98%


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%

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Phone: (09) 4703555
Fax: (09) 470 3556
Email: NPregistry@northtec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.northtec.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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