Overview
You will receive intensive training in media ethics and law, newsgathering and writing, research and analysis, and multimedia reporting. It requires total commitment – at least 30 hours a week – but you will be well prepared for the real world of journalism.
Features
- University of Canterbury also offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Journalism for students to carry out an original research thesis on an aspect of journalism.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Graduates are highly competent and multi-skilled professionals who will think critically about their work, and who care about standards and ethical issues.
- Many guest lecturers are professional journalists and contribute to the stimulating environment essential for students to build reflective journalism practice.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
First day of any month
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
JournalismAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Enrolment in a PhD requires completion of a research-focused honours or master’s degree, at First or Second Class (Division I) Honours or Distinction level (or equivalent qualifications).
- Applicants with qualifications from outside Aotearoa New Zealand must have been granted admission to the University. Our admissions team, in consultation with the host department, look at your qualifications and transcripts to ensure that you have the background required to complete a PhD. It is possible that you may be required to complete preparatory courses prior to or after admission into a PhD programme.
- In exceptional circumstances applicants without the typical academic background, but who can demonstrate the ability to pursue a PhD, may be admitted at the discretion of the Dean of Postgraduate Research.
Tuition Fee
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International
34000 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 34000 NZD per year during 36 months. -
National
7419 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7419 NZD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Christchurch
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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