New Zealand Diploma in Content Creation (Broadcasting) (Level 5)

The courses provide the students with a range of learning opportunities and media contexts to develop communication as well as radio media skills and knowledge for applied radio broadcasting contexts. On completion of this programme, graduates will be able to enter the industry in areas such as presenting, production, programming, marketing, sales, brand management, studio engineering, creative writing, journalism, and digital content management.

What you will learn
Graduates will be able to…

  • Create and present information and entertainment content for use in radio broadcasting and related media environments that meet legal and ethical requirements
  • Apply relevant media production business practice to production processes
  • Research and analyse the social, political, economic, cultural, and historical conditions relevant in the radio broadcasting and related media environments, to inform radio broadcasting and media practice
  • Work reliably, independently, and collaboratively in order to operate effectively in a professional media environment.

Dates
01 February to 07 November 2027

Duration
40 weeks including 6 weeks of school holidays

Delivery and Commitment

  • Live online classes delivered via Zoom, Monday to Thursdays 9.30am to 3.00pm 
  • 1 x Tāmaki campus noho (Semester 1)
  • 1 x Whakatāne campus noho (Semester 2)
  • 15.3 self-directed hours per week 
  • Total learning hours per week: 35.3 

Tauira will complete most of their study online. Tauira can complete theory remotely, but it is recommended they take advantage of on-campus sessions at our Tāmaki campus to gain real-world experience using radio stations and production booths. Tauira will need a stable internet connection, a laptop and a Smartphone that has ability to download editing apps such as Capcut. 

Applications close
15 February 2027 (Programme applications will close once at capacity)

Location
Live online classes delivered via Zoom
Tāmaki campus is located at 19 Lambie Drive, Manukau, Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.

Entry requirements

  • NCEA level 2 and/or a NZQA Level 4 qualification or;
  • At least one-year relevant work experience
  • Evidence of ability based on interview and voice test

Pathway to
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Fees
Tuition fee 2026: $7,723.00 (this fee is updated annually. 2027 fees are yet to be confirmed)

You may be able to get one year’s study fees-free: Fees Free Student Information