Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing (Pathway to Master of Communication)
Degree Level Undergraduate
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- NOT an Australian or New Zealand citizen
- NOT an Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)
Start date
February
July
Campus
Magill
Duration
3 year(s) full-time
Mode
On-campus/Online
Program Code
MBJR
Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
Fees
AUD$ 34,400 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025
English Language Requirements
- IELTS total [6.0]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
082449K
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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, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
Recent secondary educationMeet 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 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
- Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
Essential requirements for admission
Achieve a GPA of 4.0 or above on completion of their second year of study (72 units) to progress onto the postgraduate courses in the third year of the program.Prerequisites
NoneAssumed Knowledge
NoneEnglish language entry requirements
In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:English language testPlease access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)- IELTS total [6.0]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Admission Requirements by Country
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board 6 Vietnam 7 Australia 65 IB (best 6) 26 USA SAT (1600) 1050 India (best 4) State Board 70 India (best 4) Central Board 60 HKDSE 15 Nepal NEB 2.41 Bangladesh HSC 3.5 Canada High School (OSSD) 60 Eynesbury FSP 310 German Abitur 3.8 Kenya KCSE (average) B Malaysia STPM (best 3) 6 Malaysia UEC 32 Norway GPA 2.8 Pakistan HSSC 75 Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3) 6 Sweden GPA 12.5
Aim
The Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing qualifies individuals to apply both a broad and coherent body of knowledge and highly developed journalism story telling skills across technologies and platforms. They apply this knowledge and these skills locally, nationally and globally to undertake professional work in journalism, writing and other communication-focused fields, and as a pathway for further learning.
Content & Structure
Graduates of the Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing degree have a broad and coherent understanding of the multi-faceted and complex theory, context and practice of journalism. They graduate with the full range of creative, writing, editing, audio and video journalism skills to take their place in the broad and wide-ranging journalism field and in the allied areas of professional communication. The knowledge they gain enables them to critically reflect on and operate effectively within the continually transforming journalism and professional communication industries.
Graduates have integrated practice-based learning experience throughout their degree, using industry standard web-based publication, radio and TV studios, cameras, recorders and software, and they have the research and production capabilities required to operate effectively within the shifting environment of media technologies. During their studies they work individually and in teams, solve problems, manage projects and make decisions. They are also offered industry placements and internships so they graduate with industry experience, networks and contacts and a portfolio of industry standard work.
The students complete 108 units of study comprising 18 units of core courses, 45 units of major, 27 units of sub-major and 18 units of masters courses.
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