UC’s journalism courses produce multi-skilled journalists who find work across the spectrum of New Zealand media.
We maintain a close relationship with the industry and offer opportunities for work experience in digital, print, television and radio newsrooms. We have a strong reputation for producing work-ready graduates.
UC Journalism graduates
See some of our recent graduates who are working in New Zealand media.
Alison Pugh
TVNZ reporter and former UC student Alison Pugh talks about the UC Diploma of Journalism course.
Georgina Campbell and Georgia Nelson
Journalist at NewsTalk ZB in Wellington Georgina Campbell and NewsTalk ZB Reporter Georgia Nelson, both UC Journalism graduates.
Emily Murphy
Education Reporter at The Press newspaper and UC Journalism graduate Emily Murphy.
Emily Cooper
One News reporter and UC Journalism graduate Emily Cooper.
Ollie Ritchie
Newshub reporter and UC Journalism graduate Ollie Ritchie.
Meet our students
Journalism news and events
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Seven UC students and grads to learn how Asia does business
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Seven UC students and grads to learn how Asia does business
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Seven UC students and grads to learn how Asia does business
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Alumni Q&A: Jo-Marie Baker
Jo-Marie Baker was a daily newspaper journalist for almost a decade before launching Tailor-Made Media in 2008.
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Alumni Q&A: Jo-Marie Baker
Jo-Marie Baker was a daily newspaper journalist for almost a decade before launching Tailor-Made Media in 2008.
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Alumni Q&A: Jo-Marie Baker
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Alumni Q&A: Tim Hume
Tim Hume is a London-based reporter for VICE World News covering extremism, migration, and politics in Europe. He is also the host of Decade of Hate, a VICE series of short documentaries covering the far-right in Europe.
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Alumni Q&A: Tim Hume
Tim Hume is a London-based reporter for VICE World News covering extremism, migration, and politics in Europe. He is also the host of Decade of Hate, a VICE series of short documentaries covering the far-right in Europe.
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Alumni Q&A: Tim Hume
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University of Canterbury Journalism programme celebrates 50th anniversary
The University of Canterbury is celebrating 50 years of postgraduate journalism excellence on 7 September, with graduates from all over the world congregating to celebrate the milestone.
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University of Canterbury Journalism programme celebrates 50th anniversary
The University of Canterbury is celebrating 50 years of postgraduate journalism excellence on 7 September, with graduates from all over the world congregating to celebrate the milestone.
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University of Canterbury Journalism programme celebrates 50th anniversary
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Alumni Q&A: Vanessa O'Brien
Vanessa is the CEO and co-founder of OrbViz - a data visualisation programme helps businesses visualise their data and turn it into meaningful insights.
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Alumni Q&A: Vanessa O'Brien
Vanessa is the CEO and co-founder of OrbViz - a data visualisation programme helps businesses visualise their data and turn it into meaningful insights.
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Alumni Q&A: Vanessa O'Brien
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Alumni Q&A: Jeff Bell
Jeff Bell is a political cartoonist and illustrator, currently working with the prominent New Zealand media organisation, Stuff. He was named Cartoonist of the Year in 2022 at the Voyager Media Awards and has recently illustrated two children's books, The Sad Banana and The Lonely Lemon. Jeff spoke to us about how he got started in this career and what is perhaps on the cards next.
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Alumni Q&A: Jeff Bell
Jeff Bell is a political cartoonist and illustrator, currently working with the prominent New Zealand media organisation, Stuff. He was named Cartoonist of the Year in 2022 at the Voyager Media Awards and has recently illustrated two children's books, The Sad Banana and The Lonely Lemon. Jeff spoke to us about how he got started in this career and what is perhaps on the cards next.
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Alumni Q&A: Jeff Bell
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UC degree first step into dream job as foreign correspondent
Studying at the University of Canterbury (UC) opened TV reporter Daniel Faitaua’s mind to the world around him and helped spark his dream of living and working overseas.
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UC degree first step into dream job as foreign correspondent
Studying at the University of Canterbury (UC) opened TV reporter Daniel Faitaua’s mind to the world around him and helped spark his dream of living and working overseas.
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UC degree first step into dream job as foreign correspondent
