Bachelor of Journalism

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Open Day 2009

Bachelor of JournalismSchool of Communication, International Studies and Languages

Journalism

Program information

• 3 year degree

• Magill campus

• 2009 TER: 85.05

Experience. The Difference.• Internships

• International exchange opportunities

Double Degrees

• Journalism & International Studies

• Journalism & Law

• Journalism & Writing and Creative Communication (new in 2010)

Bachelor of Journalism

Structure of MBJO

• Major (12 courses that focus your degree)

• 4 Foundation + 1 Indigenous

• Sub-major(a cluster of 6 courses that broaden your academic program)

• 1 Elective(from any of the courses offered by the University)

Our Graduates

Where Journalists can work:

• Media – newspapers/radio/television/online

• Magazines and In-house publications

• Public Relations/Communication companies

• Government Departments

• Freelance

Recent graduates working at:

• Metropolitan TV– Channel 7, 9, 10, ABC

• Radio – Australia wide, ABC Radio, regional and metro

• Newspapers – Australia wide, regional and metro

• Local, State and Federal Government

Bachelor of Journalism

What makes a good Journalist?

Writing skills, people skills, general knowledge and curiosity

Not just a glamour career…

• Weekend work

• Odd hours

• Not everyone likes dealing with the media

• Working under pressure

But…

•Paid to talk with people and write

•Travel – within job and work anywhere in the world

•Challenging

•Plus much, much more….

Bachelor of Journalism

Industry links

• On-line website (The Warbler)

•Close links with industry in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales

• Industry guest speakers

Key Advantages of the program

• Only University Journalism program in SA

• Taught by Academics and Practitioners

•Excellent reputation (in top 5 programs within Australia)

Opportunities

Opportunities within the program:

• International exchange

• Third Year Internship

• Collaboration with Channel 31

Past student experiences:

•World Police and Fire Games (Adelaide and Liverpool)

•2008 World Beach Volleyball Games

Bachelor of Journalism

Undergraduate Program Director

Kathryn Bowd 8302 4677

Program Support Officer

Ms. Rebecca Calton 8302 4286

Contact: www.unisa.edu.au/com

UGCIL@unisa.edu.au

Experience. The Difference.

September Career Information Sessions

Experience…Education, Arts & Social Sciences

Tuesday 8 September 2009Magill campus

Tours commence at 3 pmInformation sessions commence at 5 pm

Visit the campus where you’ll study.Register your attendance:

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