Bachelor of Journalism
University of Wollongong - Wollongong
Overview
Develop in-depth hands-on training in journalism, converging media (audio, video, web, mobile), digital communication and multimedia storytelling when you study journalism at UOW. You will learn to research, produce and present informative, entertaining and timely multimedia stories in short and long-form, including podcasting and webcasting, and you will work independently and collaboratively.
How do we discover and share stories meaningfully in a modern world? What are the latest innovations in the media landscape? On completion of this double degree, you will be able to answer these questions and more with a brimming storytelling toolkit.
You will benefit by learning from recognised and passionate leaders in their fields. You will learn core fundamentals, as well as the opportunity to use electives to complete a major or two minors from a multi-disciplinary list. You'll be part of the UOWTV Multimedia student newsroom, and produce coverage for its website, YouTube channel and social media platforms. You will have real deadlines and will engage with the community and industry. You will also explore and innovate within journalism’s changing environment, including podcasting, data journalism and immersive video. Throughout this degree, you will gain hands-on experience and make meaningful professional connections.
Majors
Areas of study
Broadcast journalism, photojournalism, print journalism, web-based journalism.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Print/television/radio/photo/online journalist, producer, researcher, communication specialist, editor, writer, copywriter, media adviser, careers in public relations and advertising.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2022.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | <5 | <5 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | <5 | <5 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | <5 | <5 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Wollongong website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
University of Wollongong
Campus
Wollongong
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Arts
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 266
- Campuses
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Sydney CBD UOW Batemans Bay UOW Bega UOW Shoalhaven UOW South Western Sydney UOW Southern Highlands UOW Southern Sydney Wollongong Wollongong or Online
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at University of Wollongong. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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