Bachelor of JournalismBachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of Arts

(International Studies)Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Journalism

Is Journalism for you?

What makes a good journalist?• Curiosity• “People” skills• Writing skills• General knowledge

Journalism – a “glamour” career?• Most journalists work in print media• Most interviewing done by phone• Strict deadlines• Limited opportunities for “creative” writing

But …• On-the-spot when things are happening• Meet interesting people• Paid to talk with people and write• Learn about many different fields/specialise in area of interest• Travel – within job and work elsewhere• Rarely dull, always changing

Entry requirements

Getting into journalism:• Cadetship • University journalism program• University program in other area, followed by

postgraduate study in journalism

Program entry requirements:

SACE entry: No prerequisite subjects; English recommended.

TER from 2008• Bachelor of Journalism:• Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of Arts (International

Studies): Tertiary transfer possibilities:• From one of UniSA Bachelor programs based at Magill

(e.g. Bachelor of Arts Communication and Media Management) – apply to transfer after 1 year of study

Program structure

Bachelor of Journalism:• Three-year full-time degree program• Study in journalism plus study in another area (e.g., writing, international studies,

sport and play studies, language, communication, film and video production)• Broad-based foundation courses• Core Journalism courses and Journalism electives (TV journalism, radio journalism,

shorthand, sports journalism)

Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of Arts (International Studies):• Four-year full-time double degree program• Compulsory + elective courses in Journalism • Compulsory + elective courses in international studies • Study of language• Electives + foundation courses• Students strongly encouraged to undertake exchange• Graduate with two degrees

Program Structure

Bachelor of Laws , Bachelor of Journalism:

• Five year full-time double degree program

• Compulsory + elective courses in Laws

• Compulsory + elective courses in Journalism

• Students must complete first year Laws courses before studying Journalism courses

• Graduate with two degrees

Program structure

Key areas of study:• What is “news”?• Information-gathering skills • News writing skills• Writing for newspapers, radio and TV• Legal, ethical and social issues• Media theory

Core Journalism courses cover:• Intro to news and news writing• Desktop publishing/news design• Intro to broadcast journalism• Ethics, law, social issues• Professional practice

Journalism Electives include:• Advanced print journalism• Radio journalism• TV journalism• Specialist journalism

Contact hours 12 to 16 a weekAvailable full-time and part-time; on-campus onlyBased at Magill campus

Experience. The Difference.

Key advantages of the program:• Only university journalism programs in SA• Taught by academics and practitioners• Practical and theoretical preparation for work in journalism• Highly regarded by employers• Excellent national reputation (in top 5 programs)• Can lead into postgraduate study• Strong demand from applicants• Placements/internships/The Warbler

Industry links:• Opportunities for practical experience (e.g., internships,

radio journalism, The Warbler)• Close links with industry in SA and in Victoria/NSW• Industry tutors• Industry guest speakers• Most graduates employed in journalism or related areas

Our graduates

Where journalists work:• Newspapers • Radio• Television• “In-house” publications• Magazines (general, specialist)• Public relations• Government departments• Freelance

Recent graduates working at: • Metropolitan TV (Channel 7, 9, ABC)• ABC Radio (Adelaide and regional)• Messenger Newspapers• The Advertiser• Commercial radio in SA and interstate• Country newspapers in SA and interstate• Local government• State and federal government• Specialist magazines interstate

Contact details

Rosie Paradiso– Program support officer–830 24561

Program information events –

• Communication and Media booths at Open Day

• Magill Career session (Tuesday, 9 September at Magill campus)

• UniSA website – www.unisa.edu.au – visit MBJO, MBJI, DBLD