Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing and Literature)

at University of South Australia

Modules:
 

• Ideas, Innovation and Communication
• Journalism: Principles and Practices
• News Reporting
• Creative Writing and Literature: An Introduction
• Intercultural Communication

Meet 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

For International Students: AUD$ 30,900 per year

Careers to consider:
 

• Journalist: research, write, edit, proofread and file news and feature stories, audio and video bulletins, podcasts and documentaries for publication and broadcast across established and emerging technologies and platforms for use on television, radio or for publication in newspapers, magazines, journals and online
• Copywriter: develop advertising concepts; often work alongside an art director
• Editor: prepare, write and edit copy; editors also plan and coordinate the selection of material for publication and may be required to supervise other staff
• TV/radio presenter: the public face or voice of programs broadcast on television, radio and online
• Publisher: responsible for overseeing the production of a book, magazine or newspaper, ensuring the style and content is to brief
• Writer: produce articles, reports, literature and other texts