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Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing
University of South Australia - Magill Campus, Australia
AUD 34400
Annual Tuition Fee
Free
Application Fee
36 months
Duration
6
IELTS
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
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.
What you'll learn
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. You will:
- Learn how to author and edit written and visual texts within journalism and non journalism environments
- Gain greater knowledge and understanding of journalism's role in society
- Develop the production skills required by news and online media, including filming and editing, problem solving and decision-making
- Learn how to use industry-standard equipment and software
- Develop analytical and research skills
Additional Information
Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
College/University Processing Time 4 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) 
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
34400
Tuition Fee
(AUD)
Free
Application Fee
(AUD)
29710 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(AUD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
Vice Chancellor’S International Excellence Scholarship
We are pleased to advise that students can apply for our prestigious Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarships, for First Semester 2025 from Monday 16th September 2024.
- Recipients receive a 50% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) for up to four years of full-time study
- Students who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to complete a Scholarship application form and include this with their UniSA application
- Eligible students who have not provided a completed Scholarship application will be invited to apply at the point of University entry assessment (assuming scholarship places are still available)
Scholarship Criteria:
- Be a prospective international student
- Be eligible to study in Australia
- Not have accepted any other UniSA scholarship or bursary
- Have achieved the UniSA equivalent of a High Distinction average in previous studies
- Meet the minimum English language entry requirements for the program applied into
- Meet normal program admission requirements for the program applied into
International Merit Scholarship
Recipients will receive a 15% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of their chosen degree
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Vice Chancellor’S International Excellence Scholarship
Receive a 50% reduction in your student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of your degree.
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