Bachelor of Journalism

Gain the expertise to become a credible, digitally savvy journalist with Adelaide University’s 100% online Bachelor of Journalism.

You’ll learn to research, write, edit and pitch stories for formats including text, digital, audiovisual and immersive media.

Prepare for the world of modern journalism by mastering storytelling, understanding the influence of social media, and developing a critical awareness of media law and ethics.

In your final year you’ll take part in a capstone project where you’ll combine your writing and research skills to source, interpret, and present information – a highly valuable experience to add to your industry-standard portfolio.

This 100% online degree combines core journalism principles with digital know-how, equipping you with the skills to produce well-researched, credible and impactful stories.

Build your understanding of global media operations and the role that news plays in society while you explore contemporary issues like media ownership, technological disruption and disinformation.

Gain practical experience with assignments that develop essential skills such as researching, interviewing, structuring and editing. You’ll also hone your intercultural communication skills so you’re able to work effectively in different newsrooms, communities and nations.

Explore specialist areas including podcasting, digital photography, travel writing, and social justice journalism, and graduate with a professional portfolio that showcases your talent and versatility.

Recommended study pattern

Year 1

UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning (SOCI3014)

UO Introduction to Broadcasting (JOUR1011)

UO Journalism: Principles and Practices (JOUR1012)

UO News Reporting (JOUR1009)

UO Emerging Media Contexts (JOUR1010)

UO Intercultural Communication (COMM1006)

UO Writing for Digital Media (COMM2004)

Elective 1

Elective 2

Year 2

UO Social Media for Journalists (JOUR2009)

UO Television and Video Journalism (JOUR3008)

UO Media Law and Ethics (JOUR2005)

UO Radio and Audio Journalism (JOUR2008)

UO Innovations in Visual Journalism (JOUR2006)

UO Journalism Theory and Practice (JOUR2007)

UO Digital Photography (JOUR1008)

Year 3

UO Digital Documentary (COMM3000)

UO Entrepreneurial Journalism (JOUR3005)

UO Journalism Capstone (JOUR3007)

Elective 4

UO Feature Writing (JOUR3004)

UO Investigative and Long Form Journalism (JOUR3006)

UO Travel Writing (JOUR3009)

Elective 5

Any Year

Elective 3

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Indicative total fee $48,097

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

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Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

• Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
• A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
• Successful completion of an Adelaide University online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience; OR
• Qualify for special entry.

English language entry requirements for International students only.

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

IELTS Overall 6.5

IELTS Reading 6.0

IELTS Listening 6.0

IELTS Speaking 6.0

IELTS Writing 6.0