Entry Requirements

For the Certificate in Media and Journalism – Level 4

Candidates must have:

1. A minimum Grade 4 or an Achieved status in Form 6 (TFSC) English and Tongan subjects;
2. Or a school leaver who has completed the Foundational English and Tongan subjects under the Ako Tu’uloa Pathway
3. Or an applicant who can demonstrate equivalent industry skills of at least 3 years’ experience.

For the Diploma in Media and Journalism – Level 5

Candidates can gain entry through:

1. Completion of Certificate Level 4 in Media and Journalism, in other words candidates would have graduated from the Certificate program.
2. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for those working in the media and journalism industry in Tonga with at least 5 years’ experience in the newsroom as a reporter.
3. Portfolio assessment of journalistic work. The portfolio must show an exceptional standard of work in the area of journalism covered in the Certificate Level 4 units; basic news writing, writing for print, broadcast journalism, political journalism and investigative journalism. Work submitted in the portfolio must not be more than 2 years old. In addition, the applicant must also show an understanding of civics and ethics in relation to media and journalism. Each portfolio will be assessed against its RPL system to determine entry criteria are met.