Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing

Our graduates are some of the most recognisable personalities in the Australian media landscape, with many going on to secure positions with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), newspapers such as The Advertiser and The Australian, as well as on commercial radio and TV networks.We offer state-of-the-art on-campus facilities, including a TV and radio studio. This means you will graduate with plenty of practical experience. You can even be part of the University’s own radio station, which is broadcast live on the internet, our TV show, which airs on Channel 44, or get your work published in our online student publication, On the Record. A media internship during your final year will help to further develop these vital practical skills and is a great way to build important industry networks.Graduates of this degree (the only one of its kind in South Australia) are qualified to work as a journalist and writer in mainstream media and communication fields. An emphasis on professional writing also opens doors to a wide variety of allied professions, such as technical writing, tender presentations, and marketing and communication.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 practice recording news broadcasts, producing, and filming with state-of-the-art 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.This degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to work as a journalist and writer in mainstream media and communication fields. An emphasis on professional writing also opens doors to a wide variety of allied professions, such as technical writing, tender presentations, marketing and communication.

Career outcomes -:This degree prepares you to work as a journalist in print, broadcast, online or for multimedia organisations. Social media is enabling more people to say what they think and share what they see every day, so the role of informed, knowledgeable, well-trained reporters and writers in presenting objective, factual information is more important than ever.

communication specialist: create and deliver internal and external communications
copywriter: develop advertising concepts; often work alongside an art director
editor: prepare, write and edit copy; editors also plan and coordinate the selection of material for publication, and may be required to supervise other staff
journalist: research, write, edit, proofread and file news stories for use on television, radio or for publication in newspapers, magazines or journals
reporter: deliver updates on news stories; reporters often cover breaking stories
scriptwriter: create characters and storylines for movie or television scripts
tv presenter: the public face or voice of programs broadcast on television, radio and the internet

Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND
Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
Higher education study

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
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above
OR
Work and life experience

Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past.IELTS - 6.0 with 6 RWSL
TOEFL PBT - 550 with TWE of 4.5
TOEFL iBT - 60 with no less than 18