C06037v3 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.

Admission requirements

Academic qualifications considered for admission include a bachelor's degree, master's degree, graduate diploma or graduate certificate in the same field of study.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a one-year full-time, or equivalent part-time basis. Subjects are offered in weekly classes or in accelerated and/or block mode. Accelerated mode enables full-time students to meet prerequisite requirements. This usually requires attendance at weekly classes, weekends and participation in web-based activities.

Course structure

Students 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 should undertake 16 credit points per semester.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Example programs are shown below.

Articulation with UTS courses

Other information

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