IELTS total 6.0, reading 6.0, writing 6.0
TOEFL PBT : 550 with TWE of 4.5
TOEFL iBT: 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18
Pearson PTE: 50 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50
Cambridge CAE/CPE : 169
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.
OR
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 UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
Graduates of this degree (the only one of its kind in South Australia) are qualified to work as journalists and writers 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 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.
Students who obtain a credit level or higher grade point average (GPA) may be accepted into the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree and, depending on results, may be eligible to proceed to postgraduate research degree study.
CRICOS CODE : 082449K
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Degree structure
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Ideas, Innovation and Communication
Journalism: Principles and Practices
News Reporting
Sub-major
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Intercultural Communication
Production for News and Social Media
Media Contexts
Sub-major
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Radio Journalism and Podcasts
Writing and Editing for Publication
Sub-major
Elective
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Media Law and Ethics
Professional Writing
Sub-major
Elective
OR
Virtual Reality Storytelling
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Journalism Research Capstone
Advanced News Writing
Advanced Writing and Editing for Publication
Sub-major
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Television and Video Journalism
Internship or Project
Advanced Professional Writing
Sub-major
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. Careers to consider:
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
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
