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Australia, South Australia
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1991
Total Students: 37,000 +
Int. Students: 5,500 +
Main Campus Address
St Bernards Rd, Magill SA 5072, Australia
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:
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
4 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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feb 2025 | Closed | |
jul 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Career Opportunities
This degree prepares you to work as a journalist in any medium, across any platform, and in media organisation newsrooms, local community news sites, niche and community media, and as a freelance/entrepreneurial journalist. You will also be qualified to embark on a career within the creative industries, advertising, and publishing fields as an author, editor or researcher.
Careers to consider:
Vice Chancellor’S International Excellence Scholarship
We are pleased to advise that students can apply for our prestigious Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarships, for First Semester 2025 from Monday 16th September 2024.
Scholarship Criteria:
International Merit Scholarship
Recipients will receive a 15% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of their chosen degree
India | Undergraduate Programs | Postgraduate Programs |
Class XII: 70 (Best 4) |
60% or above |
Vice Chancellor’S International Excellence Scholarship
Receive a 50% reduction in your student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of your degree.
International Merit Scholarship
Receive a 15% reduction in your student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of your degree. For more scholarships and to view full scholarship conditions, please visit.
Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
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Program Level: 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 36 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 32,800
English Requirement: IELTS PTE
Work Permit:
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