Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing 36 months Undergraduate Program By University of South Australia |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

30,800 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

JournalismMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Journalism

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Graduates of this degree (the only one of its kind in South Australia) are qualified to work as journalists in any medium, across any platform, and in media organisation newsrooms, local community news sites, niche and community media, and as freelance/entrepreneurial journalists. They are also well qualified to work across communication fields. An emphasis on professional writing opens doors to a wide variety of allied professions, such as technical writing, tender presentations, and marketing and communication.
You can explore journalistic areas of interest such as:
  • science, space and technology
  • data and investigative journalism
  • governments and politics
  • international relations
  • economy, business and finance
  • social and legal justice, and inclusion
  • travel writing
  • culture and arts journalism
  • environment and sustainability
  • sports journalism.
Our on-campus facilities, which include a TV studio, radio studio and editing suites, will ensure you graduate career-ready and offer you the opportunity to practise recording news broadcasts, producing, and filming with industry-standard technology. You will then get the chance to practice these skills in a real-world environment when you complete an internship or industry project during your final year. This is a great opportunity for you to develop your skills and build important industry networks.

Program overview

Main Subject

Journalism

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Graduates of this degree (the only one of its kind in South Australia) are qualified to work as journalists in any medium, across any platform, and in media organisation newsrooms, local community news sites, niche and community media, and as freelance/entrepreneurial journalists. They are also well qualified to work across communication fields. An emphasis on professional writing opens doors to a wide variety of allied professions, such as technical writing, tender presentations, and marketing and communication.
You can explore journalistic areas of interest such as:
  • science, space and technology
  • data and investigative journalism
  • governments and politics
  • international relations
  • economy, business and finance
  • social and legal justice, and inclusion
  • travel writing
  • culture and arts journalism
  • environment and sustainability
  • sports journalism.
Our on-campus facilities, which include a TV studio, radio studio and editing suites, will ensure you graduate career-ready and offer you the opportunity to practise recording news broadcasts, producing, and filming with industry-standard technology. You will then get the chance to practice these skills in a real-world environment when you complete an internship or industry project during your final year. This is a great opportunity for you to develop your skills and build important industry networks.

Admission Requirements

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169+
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60+
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26+
1110+
70+

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to:


- Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and - Obtain a competitive ATAR, and - Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C-
Alternatively, applicants can fulfil one of the following requirements with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements, and other academic requirements for the program:
- Complete secondary education qualifications equivalent to SACE, or - Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points, or - Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or - Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above, or - Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV level or above, or - Qualify for Special Entry, or - Complete a University Foundation Studies program
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3 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
15,142 AUD
International
30,800 AUD

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