Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing
University of South Australia - Magill Campus
Australia,South Australia
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36 Months
Duration
CAD 34,400/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Jul 2025
Apply Date
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
Program Overview
Graduates of this degree (the only one of its kind in South Australia) are qualified to work as journalists in any medium, across any platform, and in media organisation newsrooms, local community news sites, niche and community media, and as freelance/entrepreneurial journalists. They are also well qualified to work across communication fields. An emphasis on professional writing opens doors to a wide variety of allied professions, such as technical writing, tender presentations, and marketing and communication.
You can explore journalistic areas of interest such as:
- Science, space and technology
- Data and investigative journalism
- Governments and politics
- International relations
- Economy, business and finance
- Social and legal justice, and inclusion
- Travel writing
- Culture and arts journalism
- Environment and sustainability
- Sports journalism.
Our on-campus facilities, which include a TV studio, radio studio and editing suites, will ensure you graduate career-ready. They offer you the opportunity to practise recording news broadcasts, producing podcasts, and filming and producing video journalism with industry-standard technology. You will get the chance to practice these skills in a real-world environment when you complete an internship or industry project during your final year. This is a great opportunity for you to develop 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 media and communication fields. An emphasis on professional writing also opens doors to a wide variety of allied professions, such as technical writing, tender presentations, marketing and communication. You will:
- Learn how to author and edit written and visual texts within journalism and non journalism environments
- Gain greater knowledge and understanding of journalism's role in society
- 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 equipment and software
- Develop analytical and research skills
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 34,400 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of South Australia - Magill Campus
CAD 29,710 per year
*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.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
