Journalism courses

Journalism study FAQs

• Is a journalism course still relevant today?

  While journalists no longer sit by a typewriter, journalism skills are still needed today. The mediums journalists use to tell stories have changed, but the role of using communication to inspire, inform and entertain remains.

  While print publications have less full-time staff than in previous decades, the rise of online content has created more digital opportunities for professional communicators than ever before. In other words, study a journalism course online, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities.

• What are the career opportunities of a journalism course?

  Study a journalism degree and you could find work as a:

  • Journalist: Use skills from your journalism degree to produce stories for websites, magazines, newspapers, TV and radio. Report on recent events, politics, lifestyle news and more.
  • Book editor: A degree in journalism gives you advanced skills in grammar and vocabulary. These are incredibly useful for publishing houses.
  • Public relations professional: Use your knowledge of journalism to represent and control the public image of companies and people.
  • Copywriter: See your writing up in lights in advertisements and on websites. Get creative by crafting billboards, television commercial scripts, radio ads and more.
  • Social media manager: A degree in journalism will hone your knowledge of online platforms. Many organisations need people with these skills to manage and run their company profiles.

• How do I enrol?

  Unlike when you study through a traditional university, you can enrol you in most of the undergraduate subjects available through our website instantly. Enrol in the subjects you’re interested in, and as soon as your study materials arrive, you can start learning online.

  As you start completing your subjects, you’ll eventually need to apply to your uni to formally enter your degree. Enrolling in subjects is a great way of becoming eligible and applying successfully. Check out the Registering in this degree section on the degree page you're interested in for more information.

  Postgraduate subjects are different. Most of them are restricted, meaning you’ll have to apply for entry and be accepted before you can start studying online. You’ll find information about the application process on the postgraduate degree page that you’re interested in.

  Enrolling is easy. You can enrol online or over the phone with a student advisor.

• How do I know if I’m eligible to apply for a course?

  Before starting an enrolment, it’s important to read the entry requirements for your chosen course to ensure that you’re eligible to apply. If you don’t quite meet the requirements, we can help you find a pathway into your course through open-entry subjects, which anyone can study. Chat with us to find out more.

• Why should I study online through Open Universities Australia?

  There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us.

  • You can enrol without entry requirements 
    We have a unique open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to enrol in university study, no matter their academic history. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree, we’ll help you get in through single undergraduate subjects and transition into a qualification from there.
  • You have total control over how you study
    Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We’ll introduce you to flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you.
  • You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student
    Once you enrol through us, you’ll study online with the university that provides your degree. This means that when you complete your qualification, you’ll graduate with the same degree as on-campus students.
  • We’ll help you navigate the university world
    Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.

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Studying through Open Universities Australia means we take care of the guesswork and administration of university study, so you can focus on learning.