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Diploma of Journalism and New Media/Bachelor of Journalism and New Media

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Course code: VTAC8640410332Higher education providerStudy area: JournalismCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Journalism and New Media students explore the foundations of reporting, multimedia storytelling, and media ethics while building hands-on skills in writing, editing, and digital content production. Through practical learning and collaboration, students gain the expertise needed to tell compelling stories across multiple platforms.  With the support of experienced academics and working journalists, you’ll develop the versatility required to thrive in today’s ever-changing media landscape from traditional reporting to creating content for digital, mobile, and social platforms. Study On-Campus Learn journalism fundamentals, media law, and ethical reporting Build skills in writing, research, editing, video, and audio production Explore photojournalism, podcasting, and social media strategy Be mentored by experienced media professionals Complete 60 hours of industry placement in the Bachelor course

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

Applicants must have successfully completed the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (Year 12) or an equivalent qualification, including international equivalents.

We do not have a minimum ATAR requirement for entry into this courses.

Entry Requirements for Diploma & Bachelor courses

Recent Year 12 graduates

Applicants with Higher Education study

Applicants must have successfully completed at least half of the first year of study (0.5 EFTSL) of a higher education diploma, associate degree, bachelor degree or higher, or an equivalent qualification overseas.

We do not have a minimum GPA (grade point average) requirement for entry into this course.

Applicants with VET study

We recognise prior vocational education and training as a valuable pathway into higher education.

Applicants with the following qualifications are eligible to apply:

  • Bachelor Degrees:

Applicants must have successfully completed a VET Certificate IV or higher, or an equivalent qualification completed overseas.

  • Diploma Courses:

Applicants must have successfully completed a VET Certificate III or equivalent overseas qualification.

Students who successfully complete our Diploma course will be eligible for direct entry into a Bachelor degree with credit transfers assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants with work and life experience

Applicants who have not completed Year 12, and do not have prior higher education or vocational education study, can apply based on their work and life experience.

To gain entry via this pathway, applicants must:

• Be over the age of 18 on the first day of teaching,

• Have completed Year 10 secondary schooling,

• Be able to demonstrate their potential for success through a range of work and/or life experiences, including but not limited to:

  • paid employment
  • volunteering
  • sporting achievements
  • creative or performing arts achievements
  • foundation or preparatory study
  • short courses or certifications
  • leadership experience
  • cultural responsibilities.

Evidence of work and/or life experience can include a resume, letters of commendation, certifications, testimonials, a portfolio of creative work, a link to a performance piece or other written or digital statements.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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References

Official course, fees, admissions, English, curriculum and related sources.

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