Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing

  • Study South Australia’s only practice-based journalism and professional writing degree.
  • Focus on ethical journalism and delve into the role and impact of journalism in society.
  • Research and report stories across written, audio and visual mediums, including virtual and augmented reality. 
  • Learn in our industry-standard television and radio studios, located on campus.
  • Practise your skills using one of South Australia’s largest green screens.
  • Gain practical experience on campus when you contribute to our online student publication, On the Record, or our internet radio station, UniCast.
  • Explore journalistic areas of interest including data and investigative journalism, environment and sustainability, government and politics, social justice journalism, travel writing, and sports journalism.
  • Present to industry partners, including the major television networks, in your final year to expand your network and gain future employment. 
  • Enter South Australian awards recognising journalism, editing and writing excellence.
  • Gain real-world experience when you complete an internship or industry project during your final year.
  • Study a curriculum informed by world-class research in creative arts and writing, language, communication and culture1.