Bachelor of Journalism
Degree Level Undergraduate
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Start Date
January
March
June
September
Campus
Online
Duration
3 year(s) full-time
Mode
Online
Entry Requirements
TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): CIV
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Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
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 12-month 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 with a competitive selection rank (ATAR)
Essential requirements for admission
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Aim
The Bachelor of Journalism degree prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills and attributes to contribute effectively to the rapidly changing journalism industry. Graduates will utilise critical thinking and analytical skills, comprehensive writing and audio and video production capabilities, and the ability to work effectively with professionals in allied fields such as digital media and communication. Opportunities for further learning for Bachelor of Journalism graduates include pathways into post-graduate studies in communication.
Content & Structure
The program requires the completion of 24 courses totalling 108 units. It comprises 18 journalism core courses which provide theoretical and practical training in traditional journalism skills, digital media usage, social media skills, and communications, plus a minor (or four electives) in an area of the student's choosing to complement
their career aspirations, such as health, criminal justice, data analytics, and psychology. Also included will be the UniSA Online common course CURR 3021 Critical Approaches to Online Learning, as well as UO Intercultural Communication.
their career aspirations, such as health, criminal justice, data analytics, and psychology. Also included will be the UniSA Online common course CURR 3021 Critical Approaches to Online Learning, as well as UO Intercultural Communication.
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