Graduate Certificate in Broadcast Journalism

Overview

This program is designed to suit people who have some experience in Journalism or a cognate discipline (either through professional experience or through undergraduate study) and are seeking a career in broadcast or convergent media. The program provides students with the skills they need to produce news stories for broadcast and online media. Students who complete the program of study with a credit average or higher may apply to transfer to the Master of Journalism program.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

It is anticipated that most applicants will have completed a degree in a non-related discipline, or may have recently commenced work as a journalist and are seeking a professional qualification.

Qualified journalists who do not have a university degree are eligible for consideration on the basis of documented evidence of at least two years full-time experience.

Applicants with an undergraduate degree must provide certified academic transcripts and curriculum vitae (CV) outlining work history and/or academic study. Applicants with experience in journalism or a media-related industry must provide details of employment history (CV).

Applicants must provide an 800 word opinion article on the topic “Journalists - who are they really?” If applying on the basis of industry experience, samples of work are required.

Information about the University of Wollongong's English Language Requirements can be found at http://www.uow.edu.au/future/international/apply/english/index.html.

Selected applicants may be required to attend an interview.

Credit Arrangements

Credit transfer may be granted for a particular subject(s) on the basis of previous education, training or professional experience. An application for credit transfer must be accompanied by certified copies of documents or other evidence to substantiate the request. Evidence may include academic transcripts, samples of published work, and letters from employers verifying experience and length of service.

Students seeking credit transfer are advised to contact the Faculty or UniAdvice for further details and refer to the General Course Rules.

Course Program

Further Information

For further information on Awards or Degree Rules, please see the General Course Rules.