New Zealand Diploma in Creative Writing
Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Subject area
Written Communication
Qualification
Duration
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% |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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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
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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