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Graduate Certificate in Journalism

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Journalism is designed to suit people who are seeking a career in Journalism or a cognate discipline. The program provides students with an understanding of the industry and the basic skills they will need to be able to produce news stories. They will also gain an understanding of the legal and ethical issues that impact on journalism as practised in a western liberal democracy. Students who complete the Graduate Certificate program of study with a credit average or higher may articulate into the Master of Journalism with the approval of the Head of School.

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 their employment history (CV).

Applicants must provide an 800 word opinion article on the topic “Journalists - who are they really?” If applying on basis of industry experience, samples of work published in the print or electronic media are required, as well as letter(s) from employer(s) to verify details of employment.

All applicants must be able to provide documented proof of English language proficiency. The University of Wollongong's English Language Requirements are outlined at www.uow.edu.au/prospective/international/english/index.html. Selected applicants may be required to attend an interview.

Advanced Standing

Advanced standing may be granted for a particular subject(s) on the basis of previous education, training or professional experience. A letter seeking advanced standing must be accompanied by verified copies of documents or other evidence to substantiate the request. Evidence may include academic transcripts, samples of published work, letters from employers verifying experience and length of service.

Course Requirements/Program