Join a prestigious group of leading journalists in New Zealand that have studied at New Zealand’s longest-running, internationally accredited journalism programme at Massey. What is it like? In this three-year degree you’ll learn how to have a career as a journalist. You’ll learn about the news media’s role, build essential journalistic skills and expertise in specialised fields such as news reporting, feature writing, media law, investigative reporting, and the new forms of digital story-telling. It will give you a solid base to head straight into a journalism career. 85% of Massey’s Bachelor of Communication graduates are employed within six months of graduation. Get real world experience while you study You can take advantage of Massey’s close relationships with the journalism industry by taking part in the Communication Internship. This gives you professional work in a local organisation and great networking plus already-built relationships with potential employers before you even graduate. Internationally recognised Massey’s communication programmes is one of seven outside of the US to be recognised by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC). Accreditation means your degree is internationally recognised, making it easier to arrange a student exchange and find employment overseas. You learn from lecturers who have real-world experience (often as leading journalists themselves). Careers This qualification is a great degree if you wish to become a journalist. Many students seeking further in-depth development as a journalist also opt for a fourth year in the Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism. The Master of Journalism offers a further attractive capstone to your studies. Major requirements A major consists of 120 credits in Journalism Studies, including at least 60 credits at 300-level.