Dip - Writing Studies as a subject
Subject
A diploma is a short-term study option that can help pave your way to future success.
Do you love expressing yourself in words? Enjoy a learning environment in which you can explore your creativity as a writer of poetry, fiction or creative non-fiction. Acquire the skills in written communication that you can apply in business environments, or learn to write for digital media or for the screen.
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Key information
| Years: | 1 |
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| Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July) |
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| All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Career opportunities
- Copy Writer
- Digital and Broadcast Media Writer
- Journalist
- Literary Non-Fiction Writer
- Public Relations Practitioner
- Report Writer
- Speech Writer
- Teacher
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Papers
Papers available within Writing Studies
Prescriptions for the GradCert(WritSt) and GradDip(WritSt)
A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Writing Studies at an advanced level in their first degree.
For further details, contact the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences Office.
Scholarships and prizes
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Subject Requirements
For more information about subject requirements, please refer to the Catalogue of Papers for the most up to date information. If you have any questions and need more advice, contact one of our friendly student advisors on phone:
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