Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing (Pathway to Master of Communication) 36 months Undergraduate Programme By University of South Australia |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Journalism

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Fast-track your career and gain a bachelor and master qualification in just four years with this Fast-track to Masters in Communication program. You'll study a three-year bachelor’s degree and a one-year master's qualification (which typically takes two years full-time) by swapping four undergraduate courses or electives for selected postgraduate courses.



This unique offering allows you to elevate your career prospects by graduating with a highly sought after and diverse skill set spanning journalism, professional writing, communication, storytelling, production, and publishing.



As part of this fast-tracked program, you will:


  • major in Journalism and Professional Writing and then choose a sub-major in Applied Economics, Communication and Media, Digital Media, Film and Television, Global Politics, Languages, Legal Studies, Marketing, Psychology or Sociology
  • access on-campus facilities, which include a TV studio, radio studio and editing suites, so you can practise recording news broadcasts, producing, and filming with industry-standard technology
  • complete an internship or industry project during your third year
  • study courses in areas such as campaigns and crises; digital design; communication, media and creative industries; and professional communication
  • study industry-informed degrees, which are adaptable and agile changing to the needs and demands of industry.



During your studies you will develop an advanced understanding of communication strategies and theories, and graduate with the capabilities to be a successful leader and decision-maker in any communication setting, across a diverse range of industries.



Want to look at other options available to you? UniSA offer a wide range of other Fast-track to Masters programs.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Journalism

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Fast-track your career and gain a bachelor and master qualification in just four years with this Fast-track to Masters in Communication program. You'll study a three-year bachelor’s degree and a one-year master's qualification (which typically takes two years full-time) by swapping four undergraduate courses or electives for selected postgraduate courses.



This unique offering allows you to elevate your career prospects by graduating with a highly sought after and diverse skill set spanning journalism, professional writing, communication, storytelling, production, and publishing.



As part of this fast-tracked program, you will:


  • major in Journalism and Professional Writing and then choose a sub-major in Applied Economics, Communication and Media, Digital Media, Film and Television, Global Politics, Languages, Legal Studies, Marketing, Psychology or Sociology
  • access on-campus facilities, which include a TV studio, radio studio and editing suites, so you can practise recording news broadcasts, producing, and filming with industry-standard technology
  • complete an internship or industry project during your third year
  • study courses in areas such as campaigns and crises; digital design; communication, media and creative industries; and professional communication
  • study industry-informed degrees, which are adaptable and agile changing to the needs and demands of industry.



During your studies you will develop an advanced understanding of communication strategies and theories, and graduate with the capabilities to be a successful leader and decision-maker in any communication setting, across a diverse range of industries.



Want to look at other options available to you? UniSA offer a wide range of other Fast-track to Masters programs.

Admission Requirements

26+
7+
4+
50+
169+
60+
6+
1050+
70+

Achieve a GPA of 4.0 or above on completion of their second year of study (72 units) to progress onto the postgraduate courses in the third year of the program.

3 Years
Feb
Jul

International
34,400 AUD

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