1. University of South Australia
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  4. Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing and Bachelor of Arts English and Creative Writing

Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing and Bachelor of Arts English and Creative Writing

4 Years On Campus Dual-bachelors Program

University of South Australia

Program Overview

This double degree ensures you have the advanced writing and production skills needed for a career in the news industry, as well as the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed for a career in creative, professional and technical writing. You will explore historical and contemporary fiction, non-fiction, poetry, autobiographies, essays and plays, as well as news and feature writing, broadcast, print and online journalism. Our on-campus facilities, which include a TV and radio studio, will ensure you graduate career-ready and offer you the opportunity to practice recording news broadcasts, producing, and filming with state-of-the-art technology.

Program Key Stats

$25400 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Obtain a competitive ATAR, Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C-, Complete secondary education qualifications equivalent to SACE/ Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points/ Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution/ Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above/ Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV level or above/ Qualify for Special Entry/Complete a University Foundation Studies program, IELTS 6.0, India (best 4) at 60, TOEFL iBT of 60, CAE/CPE of 169, PTE of 50, CELUSA AE4, India (best 4) of 70

Career Options

  • Journalist
  • Copywriter
  • Editor
  • TV/radio presenter
  • Publisher
  • Writer

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