OpenDiplomaJournalism

Diploma of Journalism

ProviderMacleay College
Course code: VTAC8270110102Higher education providerStudy area: JournalismCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

This is a hands-on course that teaches practical journalism skills. Students will be writing, filming and practising their media skills from the first week of the course under direct supervision of lecturers who have worked as journalists and editors.

Check out Hatch, our award winning student led publication

Listen to Tim Young talk about our course on YouTube

For further information, call the Admissions Team on 1300 939 888 or visit Diploma of Journalism

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Current Year 12 graduates

Educational outcomes considered for selection

Successful completion of Year 12, senior VCAL or equivalent.

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).

Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.

For further information go to Macleay College SEAS information and the Macleay College website

Recent Year 12 graduates

Interview

All applicants are required to have an on-campus interview with a member of the Macleay admissions team.

Interviews are held Monday - Friday and run throughout the year.

Applicants can request an interview by contacting the admissions team .

Statement of intent

All applicants must submit a 500 word written statement about their interest in their chosen course.

The statement should be presented at the time of their on-campus interview.

Applicants who are currently not studying and Australian year 12

Applicants who are over 18 and have been out of secondary school for 12 months or more can also apply for this course on the basis of work and or community experience.

Please bring a resume and information about your experience at the time of your application interview.

Applicants with Higher Education study

Entire academic record

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Applicants who have been out of secondary school for 3 years or more can also apply for this course on the basis of work and or community experience.

Applicants with VET study

Applicants with work and life experience

All applicants who have been out of secondary school for 3 years or more can apply for this course on the basis of work and or community experience.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.