Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing / Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and Literature - (Dual Degree)

University of South Australia - Magill Campus

Australia,South Australia

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 32,800/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jul 2025

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Australia, South Australia

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1991

Total Students: 37,000 +

Int. Students: 5,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

St Bernards Rd, Magill SA 5072, Australia

Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing / Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and Literature - (Dual Degree)

Program Overview

This double degree ensures you graduate with the advanced writing and production skills needed for a career in the journalism industry, as well as the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed for a career in creative, professional and technical writing.

You will explore historical and contemporary fiction, non-fiction, poetry, autobiographies, essays and plays, as well as news and feature writing, audio and video, print and digital journalism.

Our on-campus facilities, which include TV and radio studios, will offer you the opportunity to practise recording audio and video news bulletins and podcasts, producing, and filming with industry-standard technology. You will also have the opportunity to write, edit, record and publish stories for our online publishing platforms: On the Record and UniCast, a web-based radio station.

You will get the chance to practise and develop these skills in a real-world environment through our studios, and publishing and streaming platforms, and when you complete an internship or industry project during your final year. This great opportunity enables you to hone your skills and build important industry networks.

 

What you'll learn

This degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to work as a journalist and writer in mainstream, niche and community media, publishing and communication fields. The emphasis on professional writing opens doors to a wide variety of allied professions such as technical writing, tender presentations, and marketing and communication.

You will study historical and contemporary fiction, non-fiction, poetry, autobiographies, essays and plays. As you begin to create your own great classics, you will also learn how different oral and written texts have impacted on cultures around the world. A final year industry internship will further extend your knowledge and training. Under the guidance of skilled academics and researchers, you will:

  • Develop creative writing skills
  • Explore how different oral and written texts have impacted on the cultures of the world
  • Learn how to author and edit written, audio and visual texts within news and non-news environments
  • Develop the production skills required by news and online media, including filming and editing, problem solving and decision-making
  • Learn how to use industry-standard hardware and software
  • Develop analytical and research skills

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