Overview

Throughout the Communication and Media - Journalism course from University of Wollongong from day one you will work on sourcing and developing stories, as you produce multimedia materials (including text, audio, video, photography and graphics) for publication across social channels and online platforms.

At the same time, you will learn the ways in which journalism is changing, why media laws and ethics are important, and how new storytelling formats, such as podcasts and web-series, are changing the way we learn about and engage with the world around us.

Career opportunities:

Advertising Officer
Copywriter
Corporate Communications Officer
Designer
Digital Content Creator
Digital Publishing
Editor
Feature Writer
Game Designer
Media Management Advisor
Media Strategist
Public Relations
Publicity Officer
Reporter
Social Media Manager

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Global Media and Culture
Media Ethics and Law
Making Media
News Reporting
Multimedia Journalism Production
Feature Journalism

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-05 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-09 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wollongong, Australia

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 124 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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General requirements

CRICOS: 094791G
Successful completion of a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.
In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

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36288 AUD / year

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Commonwealth supported students are required to pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of their course.

Living costs

Wollongong

Australia

1600 - 2200 AUD / month

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Funding

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