Graduate Diploma in Publishing (Applied)
Course details
Domestic tuition | $8,672 per year |
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International tuition | $19,582 |
NZQF Level | 7 |
About the course
Programme outline
This highly-regarded programme is the only full-time training course for publishing in New Zealand. Developed and run in partnership with the industry, the Graduate Diploma in Publishing (Applied) is modelled on an apprenticeship. It focuses on practical experience and industry contacts.
All tutors are practitioners in the publishing industry. Students attend work placements in publishing firms. Guest speakers include publishers, print and web editors, eBook creators, designers, sales reps, publicists, booksellers and authors.
In addition, students on the programme each take a manuscript through to publication, dealing with every aspect from developing the idea to selling the product.
The programme covers:
- Planning and promoting a publication (through manuscript assessment, market research, costing, scheduling, marketing and distribution)
- Production, from idea to printed or digital publication (through writing, editing, typesetting, and supervision of design and print)
Find out more about our publishing programme
Entry criteria
Degree or evidence of relevant work experience based on written application and interview
We encourage early applications (by 30 November) as we have limited spaces available.
International students
Proven equivalence to domestic entry requirements and IELTS 7.0
Find your country's equivalent academic entry requirements here
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* International fees shown here do not include insurance and administration (currently approximately $780 per year of study)
Entry requirements
* Undergraduate degree or equivalent * Evidence of suitability based on written application and interview * Working knowledge of specified publishing software * International students: IELTS 7.0 in all bands
About the provider
Whitireia is a wholly-owned Crown entity subsidiary company of NZIST, known for its high student success rate and culturally diverse student body. Established in 1986, Whitieria has grown to become a highly respectable Tertiary Institution in Wellington, Porirua and Auckland.
We have highly-skilled teaching and support staff who work hard to support you every step of the way, with over 200 programmes of study covering masters, postgraduates, degree, diploma and certificate levels along with a number of short courses.
We welcome learners at every life stage: school leavers. University graduates, those preparing to re-enter the workforce. and current workers wanting to upskill or retain. We have a wide range of excellent support services to ensure you achieve your career goals.