Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of Journalism
Degree overview Study a journalism degree that gives you the foundational knowledge and digital proficiency to work effectively across contemporary news media. Master essential technical and creative skills to publish compelling stories and content across a range of platforms, and learn to write, edit and design content to effectively engage…
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Degree overview
Study a journalism degree that gives you the foundational knowledge and digital proficiency to work effectively across contemporary news media.
Master essential technical and creative skills to publish compelling stories and content across a range of platforms, and learn to write, edit and design content to effectively engage diverse audiences.
Develop an understanding of entrepreneurial journalism, and learn how to operate as an independent or freelance journalist.
Become familiar with global media operations, intercultural communication, and the local, regional, national and international contexts within which journalists work.
Explore specialist areas including travel writing, in-depth and social justice journalism, data visualisation, digital photography, podcasting, and digital documentary.
Ongoing shifts in the way people consume the news has caused widespread changes in journalism. In a world where trust in media outlets is low, disinformation is widespread, and artificial intelligence can write passable news stories, the need for verified, credible and truthful reporting, produced by skilled and ethical journalists, is more critical than ever.
This degree equips you with the knowledge and skills to empower readers and audiences, and the societies they inhabit. Throughout your studies, you’ll learn by doing – your assessments involve researching, writing, editing, and pitching stories, all of which are essential skills for a journalist. You’ll also produce an industry-standard portfolio of work as you study, so you’re ready to step straight into your career.
The blurring of boundaries between modes of media production means that journalists are often asked to prepare text, digital, and audiovisual versions of the same story. With courses focused on technological innovation, cross-platform storytelling, and disseminating news via social media, you’ll be well equipped to meet the demands of your future workplace.
Your degree has been designed and developed with leading industry experts to ensure that what you learn is practical and relevant, and is taught by academics with strong professional backgrounds and industry connections.
Careers to consider:
Journalist: research, write, edit and produce news or feature stories for a range of publications and formats, including newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, or digital channels including social media and podcasts; write and deliver updates on news stories; conduct interviews; provide continuous coverage on breaking news and events.
Producer: plan the way a story comes together; coordinate all elements of an audio and/or video news bulletin ready for broadcast across platforms.
Editor: plan, revise and coordinate stories and materials for publication; review and curate story ideas; set deadlines and track performance.
Communications officer: develop compelling content and creative concepts for a range of marketing and communication materials including email campaigns, long-form articles, style guides, social media, written scripts, and landing pages; work closely with designers, web developers, photographers, and videographers.
Copywriter: prepare written content for a range of formats or channels, including advertising, publications, marketing materials, or websites.
Submissions writer: research, write and develop proposals, bids, grants and tenders, including business cases, case studies and capability statements.
Foreign correspondent: report on news and current events from an overseas location; research and write stories that highlight developing international issues and interpret for an Australian audience; contribute to commentary around international stories and events.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result:
Higher education study
successfully completed equivalent to a minimum of half a year of full-time study of a higher education program at a recognised higher education provider
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Completed an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV level or above
OR
Work and life experience
Passed a UniSA Online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience;
Completed a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent; or
Qualified for Special Entry
OR
Recent secondary education
Completed a secondary education qualification equivalent to SACE, such as an interstate year 12 international qualification
English language requirements:
IELTS score of 6.0; TOEFL iBT score of 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 550 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 169; Pearson’s test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 50 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE4.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
