University of Wollongong
Bachelor of Journalism
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationJournalism and reporting is an evolving industry that encompasses a multitude of media including print, video, audio, web, and social media to inform, engage and entertain. Journalists have highly honed research, investigation and writing skills and are able to convey a compelling story gathered from various sources.
The Bachelor of Journalism provides in-depth hands-on training in journalism, converging media (audio, video, web, mobile), digital communication and multimedia storytelling. It has a strong professional focus, with an emphasis on practical learning with studio-based studies in multimedia content production. You will learn to research, produce and present informative, entertaining and timely multimedia stories in short and long-form, including podcasting and webcasting, and you will work independently and collaboratively.
Delivery mode
University of Wollongong offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Northfields Ave, Wollongong
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry to this course can be gained with:
- Minimum ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank): 70
- International Baccalaureate (IB): 25
- Interstate equivalent (such as Victoria’s ENTER or Queensland OP)
- Results in an overseas qualification deemed equivalent to Australian year 12
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Additional requirements may apply.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Journalism will prepare you for the following roles.
Broadcaster
Broadcasters are the people who announce the news, host talkshows, and present radio programs. They traditionally work for television networks, rad...
Content Creator
A Content Creator produces media content on a range of digital platforms. You might write articles or blogs, film videos or clips or produce illust...
Content Writer
A Content Writer prepares material used in a range of formats. You might produce content used on digital platforms such as websites or social media...
Feature Writer
Feature Writers are professional journalists who write feature stories for newspapers, magazines, and online publications. They specialise in long-...
Journalist
A Journalist writes and presents news stories in a range of media formats. You might research news events and conduct interviews with news subjects...
Reporter
A Reporter is responsible for researching, writing, and presenting news stories across various media platforms, including television, radio, and on...
About University of Wollongong
Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception. In those early days developing the Illawarra and its industries focused our intent and our pioneering spirit was born. From these origins, we have grown to be a diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. Our success is the creation of our people and valued partnerships, locally, regionally and internationally.
We are driven and determined, yet collegial and ethical in all that we do. We are always looking to serve our communities and share our knowledge and expertise with them for mutual betterment.
We aspire to set the standard for inclusiveness, diversity and equity. We welcome – and benefit from – the diversity of our communities within Australia and internationally. We will continue to champion Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reconciliation.
