Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing

This is the only journalism degree in South Australia. Our graduates are also some of the most recognisable personalities in the media landscape, with many going on to secure positions with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), The Advertiser and The Australian, as well as on commercial radio and TV networks.

We offer state-of-the-art on-campus facilities, including a TV studio that boasts one of South Australia's largest green screens, and a radio studio. This means you will graduate with plenty of practical experience. You can even be part of the University's own radio station, which is broadcast live on the internet, our TV show, which airs on Channel 44, or get your work published in our online student publication, On the Record. A media internship during your final year will help to further develop these vital practical skills and is a great way to build important industry networks.

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 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 research skills

A final year internship at a news or production organisation will further extend your knowledge and training.

You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.

This degree prepares you to work as a journalist in print, broadcast, online or for multimedia organisations. Social media is enabling more people to say what they think and share what they see every day, so the role of informed, knowledgeable, well-trained reporters and writers in presenting objective, factual information is more important than ever. The job prospects for journalists and writers in Australia is expected to experience strong growth through until November 20201. Careers to consider:

• communication specialist: create and deliver internal and external communications
• 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
• journalist: research, write, edit, proofread and file news stories for use on television, radio or for publication in newspapers, magazines or journals
• reporter: deliver updates on news stories; reporters often cover breaking stories
• scriptwriter: create characters and storylines for movie or television scripts
• tv presenter: the public face or voice of programs broadcast on television, radio and the internet

1Australian Government Department of Employment, Occupational Employment Projections 2015