Graduate Diploma in Journalism - University of South Australia

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Aim

The aim of this program is to provide advanced professional journalism education for graduates wishing to pursue a career in mainstream journalism or allied fields.

Entry requirements

Entrants to the program will normally hold a University degree or equivalent professional qualification or professional journalism experience.

English language entry requirements

For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.5 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 7.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or

Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or

Successful completion of two or more years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which:

• English is an official language; or
• English is commonly used, as determined by the University.
  

Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of two or more years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the Program Director.

Content/structure

Students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Journalism complete 36 units, made up of 18 units of core courses, 9 units of Journalism Electives, and a 9 unit professionally focused Graduate Project in Journalism.

Fee information

Fees for International students: $AU 17,500 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.

Program requirements

Rules

1. Students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Journalism complete 36 units, made up of 18 units of core courses, 9 units of Journalism Electives, and a 9 unit professionally focused Graduate Project in Journalism.
2. No course which is substantially equivalent to a course taken in gaining another award may be included in the program of study.

Notes

1. Elective 1 and Elective 2 should be chosen from the following list (see Note 4):
   COMM 5025 Television Journalism G
   COMM 5024 Radio Journalism G
   COMM 5026 Advanced Print Journalism G
   COMM 5053 Sports Journalism G
   COMM 5062 News Design G
   COMM 5061 Journalism Professional Project G
   
   By negotiation with the Program Director, and with the approval of the relevant School, international students are able to choose the following in place of one or more Electives (to a maximum of 9 units):
   LANG 1052 English Language 1A
   LANG 1053 English Language 1B
   LANG 1048 English Language 2A
   LANG 1049 English Language 2B
   LANG 1050 English Language 3A
   LANG 1051 English Language 3B
   
   By negotiation with the Program Director, and with the approval of the relevant School, students are able to choose the following 9 unit course in place of their two Electives:
   SOCU 6001 Aboriginal Research Methods and Ethics
   
   
2. The program can be undertaken on a fulltime or part-time basis.
   
   
3. Students may choose to undertake the 9 unit course COMM 5051 Media Ethics and Responsibilities in place of Journalism Ethics G and Elective 1
   
   
4. Students wishing to enter the Master of Arts (Journalism) program will need to complete COMM 5027 Research Methods (Journalism) as one of their electives.
   
   
5. Students who have previously undertaken a media law course may be eligible for credit for LAWS 5004 Media Law G.