Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing/Master of Communication
University of South Australia - City West Campus
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 a 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.
Study South Australia's only master's qualification in communication and the advanced knowledge and specialised skills needed for management roles within the communications, media and creative industries. Develop an in-depth understanding and build professional skills in social and digital media management, public relations, strategic communication and digital entrepreneurship. You will also have the opportunity to complete a professional project/placement pathway during your studies.
Build your professional skills in social and digital media management, public relations and strategic communication. Develop your knowledge of the social and political aspects of communication underpinned by advanced research methods and planning skills. Study in a workshop based environment with connections to industry partners, real-world projects, and placement and networking opportunities.
Benefit from flexible learning options, including part-time and some online study.
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 offer | 94.90 | 99.60 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 78.05 | 86.55 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 60.80 | 68.75 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of South Australia website for admission criteria information.
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 South Australia
Campus
City West Campus
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Arts
Indicative ATAR
60.80
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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- State
- SA
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 280
- Campuses
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Ceduna Campus City East Campus City West Campus Magill Campus Mawson Lakes Campus Mount Gambier Campus Port Lincoln Campus Underdale campus_new - UN Whyalla Campus
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 South Australia. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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