New Zealand Online Programs

Whitireia Community Polytechnic:
Whitireia Community Polytechnic is based in Porirua, near Wellington. Whitireia is a government owned tertiary institution with a history of graduating work ready New Zealand and overseas students. Our online Diploma in Publishing course runs in four eight-week blocks separated by two- or three-week breaks. Hours spent engaging with course material are flexible, but students should allow at least 20 hours per week for online work.

Diploma in Publishing: This programme covers the production of publications from client specification to printed product, and from author's manuscript to book retail. It is designed to equip students with a wide range of skills and knowledge and comprises the following areas:

- Planning and promoting a publication (through research, costing, timetable scheduling, liaising with media and marketing)

- Production, from idea to printed product (through consultation, teamwork, writing, word processing, editing, and briefing of designer, typesetter and printer)

- Assessment and client advice.

Graduates can move into many career opportunities that require editing skills and experience in the publishing process.

Courses
Diploma in Publishing, Diploma in Creative Writing (Level 5), Certificate in Public Sector Knowledge, Postgraduate Certificate in Forensic Psychiatric Care, Whitireia Information Literacy, Writing Skills