Study journalism major and learn the practice of multimedia journalism in AUT’s state-of-the-art newsroom and production facilities.

Kickstart your journalism career in an exciting and fast-changing media landscape that remains essential to an informed society. 

Study at a journalism department known nationally and internationally for its research, programs, and the industry experience of its lecturing team.

Technological change has transformed the world of journalism. 

But behind the digital wizardry of today, the principles at the heart of all good reporting – accuracy, fairness, and ethical truth-telling – are as fundamental as they ever were. 

Professional journalism skills, including high-quality writing, the ability to verify the information, and a talent for interviewing, are needed to cut through the noise. 

And that’s why AUT graduates are in strong demand.

Key features

• AUT-educated journalists now play leading roles in news outlets around the world
• Practical newsroom experience as you publish text, audio, and video to our award-winning news site
• Workplace experience in local or national news outlets
• Experience running a news team
• Learn from highly skilled staff who are internationally known for their industry expertise

What you study

At AUT, you’ll gain experience in news reporting across multiple platforms and the sub-genres of journalism, including daily news work and investigative feature writing. 

You’ll also study bicultural reporting, cross-cultural reporting, and media law and ethics.

You’ll take your newfound reporting talents and develop them further during an internship at one of a range of leading news organizations in Aotearoa New Zealand. 

• Certified copy of your birth certificate or passport
• Certified copy of marriage certificate (If required)
• Official academic transcripts
• English Language Proficiency (If Available)
• CV/Work experience (If required)
• A copy of the document(s) in the original language/and official English translation

All applicants need to meet AUT’s minimum entry requirements qualification equivalent to New Zealand year 13 or University Entrance.

High school qualifications from different countries:

India: 

• 12 years of schooling with an overall average of 75% in four academic subjects, including a min 60% in English from the All-India Senior Certificate (AISSC).
• All other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations require an overall average of 80% in four academic subjects with a min 65% in English.

China:

• Senior High School graduation plus one year of successful study at bachelor's level; or
• Senior High School graduation plus completion of a two-year diploma, with good grades, at a recognized university.
• A Tier 1 score in the National University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) at a recognized institution

Don’t meet the entry requirements?

Consider starting with the university's Diploma in Arts.

Foundation programmes

If you don’t have the academic qualifications needed for direct entry into an AUT programme, you can enroll in a foundation programme.

If you successfully complete the foundation programme and get the required grades, you are guaranteed entry into an appropriate AUT programme.