Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing, Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing and Literature)

The broad nature of this double degree means you will develop skills across a range of genres and will graduate with writing, editing and production skills that will be useful across a range of writing roles.

This is South Australia's only journalism degree and our graduates are some of the most recognisable personalities in the media landscape, with many going on to secure positions with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), The Advertiser and The Australian, as well as on commercial radio and TV networks.

We also offer state-of-the-art on-campus facilities, including a TV studio that boasts one of South Australia's largest green screens, a radio studio, and editing suites. This means you will graduate with plenty of practical experience. You can even be part of the University's own radio station, which is broadcast live on the internet, our TV show, which airs on Channel 44, or get your work published in our online student publications, On the Record and Piping Shrike. An industry internship during your final year will help to further develop these practical skills and is a great way to build important industry networks.

This degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to work as a journalist and writer in mainstream media and communication fields. The emphasis on professional writing opens doors to a wide variety of allied professions such as technical writing, tender presentations, and marketing and communication.

You will also delve into the mystery of the English language. You will study historical and contemporary fiction, non-fiction, poetry, autobiographies, essays and plays. As you begin to create your own great classics, you will also learn how different oral and written texts have impacted on cultures around the world. A final year industry internship will further extend your knowledge and training. Under the guidance of world-class researchers1, you will:

• develop analytical skills
• develop creative writing skills
• explore how different oral and written texts have impacted on the cultures of the world
• learn how to author and edit written and visual texts within news and non-news environments
• develop the production skills required by news and online media, including filming and editing, problem solving and decision-making
• learn how to use industry-standard hardware and software
• develop research skills

12018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)

You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.

This degree prepares you to work as a journalist in print, broadcast, online or for multimedia organisations. You will also be qualified to embark on a career within the creative industries, advertising, and publishing fields as an author, editor or researcher. Careers to consider:

• journalist: research, write, edit, proofread and file news stories for use on television, radio or for publication in newspapers, magazines, journals or online
• copywriter: develop advertising concepts; often work alongside an art director
• editor: prepare, write and edit copy; editors also plan and coordinate the selection of material for publication and may be required to supervise other staff
• TV/radio presenter: the public face or voice of programs broadcast on television, radio and the internet
• publisher: responsible for overseeing the production of a book, magazine or newspaper, ensuring the style and content is to brief
• writer: produce articles, reports, literature and other texts