Graduate Diploma in Journalism

The Graduate Diploma in Journalism is an intensive learning program that offers a blend of practical and reflective elements designed to give you a professionally well-rounded preparation for the competitive multi- media journalism industry.The program’s overall objective is for you to develop the practical, intellectual and analytical skills necessary to work in any field of journalism.

While you are acquiring vocational skills, including researching, gathering and producing / presenting news for all platforms, you will also learn how to contextualise your practice in relation to the role of journalism and journalists in society and to analyse media environments.

You will also learn to apply the ethics and regulations that guide the profession, from deadline-driven decision making to the ethical challenges of research-based projects.Learning activities and experiences in this program include field trips to media outlets and organisations such as courts, and you will undertake at least one work placement.

You will learn the skills of news gathering, writing and reporting for all platforms and be involved in radio and television news broadcasts.

All courses in this program are delivered face to face so require on-campus attendance.In your final semester, your capstone experience will be an internship where you will gain practical experience in a professional newsroom or workplace.

This will enable you to synthesise and integrate your knowledge, connect theory and practice, and demonstrate your achievement of the program learning outcomes.On completion of the program you will be able to work independently or collaboratively in any journalistic platform or field, such as print, radio, television and/or digital and know how to apply the acquired skills in a modern multi-platform newsroom, either nationally or internationally.Graduates of this program are working as editors, sub-editors, reporters, writers, presenters and producers nationally and internationally in mainstream media outlets, including newspapers, magazines, radio, television and online;

niche and specialist media;

and digital media, including startups.

Some graduates also choose to work in communications roles in the public, corporate and not-for-profit sectors.

All courses listed may not be available each semester

Year One of Program

Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:

You must have:

• successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification), or
• significant work experience or professional practice

International English language requirement

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 7.0, with no band less than 6.5, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page

Selection task

You must include with your application a personal statement outlining:

• your interest in studying the program
• your awareness of the role of journalists in contemporary society (no more than 300 words)
• details of any previous work experience in the industry (this may include freelance or voluntary work in print, radio, television or online)

You may be invited to attend an interview.

As a graduate from this program you will be able to:

• Undertake self-directed research and critical appraisal to ensure ethical balanced reporting.
• Identify and act within the relevant laws, policies and regulations governing the news media.
• Acquire and apply knowledge of local and international perspectives and issues about contemporary journalism.
• Employ appropriate technical skills and theoretical knowledge to solve problems associated with journalism practice.
• Effectively and professionally communicate your ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Work collaboratively to plan and produce communication projects appropriate to the needs of the industry.
• Critically reflect on your own work to demonstrate autonomy, good judgement and ethical responsibility.
• Undertake research into contemporary journalism theory and practice to explore possible industry and career directions.