From investigative journalism to screenwriting and from digital media to public relations, this one-year intensive postgraduate programme equips you with skills in the communications field. Select from a range of papers that best suit your interests or choose a specialised pathway in which you can develop and extend your creative and professional practice in a particular discipline. Taught by staff who are internationally known as experts in their field, the Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies is combination of academic and creative options. It provides a relevant and flexible entry into postgraduate study. The Journalism Pathway in the Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies focuses on preparing you for a career in the news industry. Learn more about the professional demands of the news media and develop the knowledge and skills for a career in journalism. Gain experience in news reporting, different writing specialisations, bi-cultural reporting, media law and ethics. The core papers cover news gathering, and court and local government systems. Key features: Includes real experience in different news outlets Closely linked to AUT’s award-winning Te Waha Nui newspaper and website and the Pacific Media Centre Taught by lecturers who have worked in the journalism industry themselves Staff who are internationally recognised as experts in this field Career opportunities: News reporter for newspapers, magazines, television, radio or online media Data journalist Freelance journalist Specialist writer Production journalist Web editor Communications professional