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
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
Course record
Majors
TV journalism, data journalism, digital journalism, ethics of news, feature writing, foundations of news, media internship, media law, photo journalism, radio journalism, reporting on government, shorthand.
Career Opportunities
Television reporter, radio producer or presenter, newspaper reporter, new media entrepreneur, mobile journalist, investigative reporter, features editor or writer, sports reporter, foreign correspondent.
Entry requirements
Review the captured 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 . Educational outcomes considered for selection Successful completion of Year 12, senior VCAL or equivalent. 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. 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 Applicants with Higher Education study 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 . Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. 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 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. Please bring a resume and information about your experience at the time of your application interview. 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 Applicants with VET study 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 . Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. 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 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. Please bring a resume and information about your experience at the time of your application interview. 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 Applicants with work and life experience 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 . Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. 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 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. Please bring a resume and information about your experience at the time of your application interview. 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
Student profile
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Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- CityVICMarch 2021
- CityVIC
