Graduate Certificate in Journalism
Degree Level Postgraduate
This degree is only available to Australian students
You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
- Australian or New Zealand Citizen
- Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)
Start Date
February
Campus
Magill
Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time
Program Code
MCJO
SATAC Code
4GC009 (Internal)
Study as
Part-time only
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Entry requirements
Entrants to the program will normally hold a University degree OR
equivalent professional qualification OR
professional journalism experience.
Aim
The aim of this program is to provide introductory professional journalism education for graduates wishing to pursue a career in mainstream journalism or allied fields. The Graduate Certificate in Journalism may stand alone or it may also be used as the first 18 units towards the Graduate Diploma in Journalism (36 units).
Content & Structure
The program comprises 18 units of study made up of four 4.5 unit courses. As is appropriate in a postgraduate certificate, there is a breadth of offerings covering fundamental aspects of journalism practice and principles, including ethical dimensions and contemporary issues such as new communications technologies. This certificate provides a sound basis from which students may progress to more advanced, specialised or analytical work in the Graduate Diploma in Journalism or the Master of Arts (Journalism).
Study at the new Adelaide University in 2026
The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are combining their strengths to create a new university for the future, Adelaide University, opening in January 2026.
From 4 August 2025, the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students.
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