New Zealand Broadcasting School at Ara

The New Zealand Broadcasting School (NZBS) is New Zealand’s leading provider of applied media education. We work closely with the media industry to deliver future-focused, hands-on learning in journalism, screen production, radio, marketing, podcasting, digital storytelling, and industry practice.

Based in Christchurch, NZBS offers a supportive, tight-knit community with small class sizes and personalised learning. Students gain real-world experience through collaborative projects that reflect current industry best practice, such as creating and running a commercial radio station that evolves into a multimedia brand.

Our Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications has three specialisations: Journalism, Radio, and Screen Production. NZBS graduates enjoy careers across news, television, radio, digital media, creative agencies, corporates and beyond. The BBc degree opens doors, with transferable skills and strong industry connections to shape the media of tomorrow.