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Graduate Certificate in Journalism
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Certificate In Journalism |
Abbreviation: |
GradCertJour |
Home Faculty: |
Faculty of Creative Arts |
Duration: |
6 months full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
24 |
Delivery Mode: |
On Campus |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1174 |
CRICOS Code: |
064113F |
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 need 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 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 Requirements/Program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
Compulsory | |||
One elective chosen from: | |||
Or one 200 or 300 level subject from the Bachelor of Journalism schedule | |||
Further Information
For further information on Awards or Degree Rules, please see the General Course Rules.
