Bachelor of Journalism majoring in Creative Writing 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Adelaide University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

43,400 AUDTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

Feb, JulStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Journalism

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Bachelor of Journalism majoring in Creative Writing teaches you how to craft compelling narratives across various media platforms.

You’ll develop foundational skills in news writing, multimedia storytelling, audio and visual journalism. Throughout your studies you’ll explore advanced topics in fiction, screenwriting and experimental forms, honing your voice and style. 

Ethical considerations are central to your training, with a dedicated course on media law and ethics. Hands-on experience is emphasised through an internship or project, allowing you to apply your skills in real-world contexts.

By the end of your studies, you’ll be ready to tackle significant social issues through investigative journalism and/or enchant readers with imaginative prose and poetry.

Graduate prepared for a range of exciting creative writing roles such as an author, screenwriter, social media content creator, journalist or website copywriter.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Journalism

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Bachelor of Journalism majoring in Creative Writing teaches you how to craft compelling narratives across various media platforms.

You’ll develop foundational skills in news writing, multimedia storytelling, audio and visual journalism. Throughout your studies you’ll explore advanced topics in fiction, screenwriting and experimental forms, honing your voice and style. 

Ethical considerations are central to your training, with a dedicated course on media law and ethics. Hands-on experience is emphasised through an internship or project, allowing you to apply your skills in real-world contexts.

By the end of your studies, you’ll be ready to tackle significant social issues through investigative journalism and/or enchant readers with imaginative prose and poetry.

Graduate prepared for a range of exciting creative writing roles such as an author, screenwriter, social media content creator, journalist or website copywriter.

Admission Requirements

1100+
70+
64+
79+
176+
6.5+
21+
7+
25+
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
Secondary education (Year 12)
  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
Higher education study
  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

3 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

International
43,400 AUD

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