C06037v2 Graduate Diploma in Journalism

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Journalism is part of an articulated program of study for people who want to start a journalism career and for experienced journalists wanting to broaden their skills and professional technological expertise and refresh the intellectual basis of their practice.

This is the only program of its kind in Sydney where the Australian media is increasingly concentrating. The journalism staff at UTS has a record of excellence in professional practice reflected in media contacts. In addition, the course has close links with the Australian Centre for Independent Journalism, which provides a professional setting for student work.

Course aims

Graduates of the program have strong research and reporting skills, have a knowledge and critical understanding of the media, are equipped with the necessary skills to either enter professional practice in the media or continue with additional skills and intellectual depth, strive to promote the important role of professional and ethical journalism in the service of the public, and have an understanding of the role of the media in local, regional, national and global contexts.

Career options

Career options include reporter or editor in local, corporate, national or international print or broadcast media organisations.

Articulation

Additional admission requirements

Applicants must demonstrate a strong level of education, background and capability. It is expected that applicants will have an undergraduate degree and/or professional experience in the field and that they will have demonstrated a high level of interest and knowledge in the area of journalism.

Additional recognition of prior learning

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma and who are admitted to a more advanced-level course in the program are eligible for recognition of prior learning for completed subjects in the more advanced course.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a one-year full-time, or equivalent part-time basis. Subjects may be offered in weekly classes, or in accelerated or block mode. Accelerated mode enables students to meet prerequisite requirements. Block mode generally requires attendance at weekend blocks or intensive four-week blocks plus participation in web-based activities.

Course structure

Students in this course must complete three core subjects (totalling 24 credit points) and three elective subjects (totalling 24 credit points), comprising a total of 48 credit points of study.

Full-time students are required to undertake 24 credit points per semester. Part-time students are required to undertake at least 8 credit points per semester.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Example programs are shown below.

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