Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing

University of South Australia - Magill Campus

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Overview

Prepare for a career as a journalist or professional writer. Learn about the fundamental principles of journalism, along with ethics in journalism, technical writing, editing, scriptwriting and producing strategic communication materials.

Develop the production skills required for news and online media, including filming and editing functions. Complete, major in Journalism and Professional Writing covering topics such as journalism principles and practices, news writing, production and reporting, and intercultural communication. Explore journalistic areas of interest, including data and investigative journalism, environment and sustainability, government and politics, travel writing, and sport.

Access modern, purpose-built facilities on campus, including industry-standard TV and radio studios. Gain practical skills by contributing to our online student publication On the Record, our award-winning Verse Magazine, the national student publication The Junction, or our internet radio station UniCast. Participate in an internship or industry project during your final year. Third year students can also join the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance as adjunct members.

CAREERS Journalist, communications officer, copywriter, editor, sub-editor, reporter, scriptwriter, TV presenter, submissions writer, foreign correspondent, blogger, media adviser, public relations specialist, media adviser

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 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer94.9099.60
Median rank to receive an offer78.0586.55
Lowest rank to receive an offer60.8068.75

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of South Australia website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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