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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 will need to be able to produce news stories for broadcast and online media. Students who complete the program of study with a credit average or higher may articulate into the Master of Journalism program 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 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 certified 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.

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