Bachelor of Journalism majoring in Creative Writing
Adelaide University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J
The Bachelor of Journalism majoring in Creative Writing teaches you how to craft compelling narratives across various media platforms. You'll develop foundational skills in news writing, multimedia storytelling, audio and visual journalism. Throughout your studies you'll explore advanced topics in fiction, screenwriting and experimental forms, honing your voice and style. Ethical considerations are central to your training, with a dedicated course on media law and ethics. Hands-on experience is emphasised through an internship or project, allowing you to apply your skills in real-world contexts. By the end of your studies, you'll be ready to tackle significant social issues through investigative journalism and/or enchant readers with imaginative prose and poetry. Graduate prepared for a range of exciting creative writing roles such as an author, screenwriter, social media content creator, journalist or website copywriter.
Structure
144 units
Subjects
- An Ethically Rich Life COREX001
- Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone COREX002
- Igniting Change: Ideas to Action COREX003
- Proppa Ways, Future Practice COREX004
- Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry COREX005
- Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing COREX006
- Journalism Foundations JOUR1000
- News Writing JOUR1004
- Introduction to Broadcast JOUR1005
- Multimedia Journalism JOUR1006
- Audio Journalism JOUR1007
- Journalism Theory and Practice JOUR2000
- Feature Writing JOUR2001
- Television and Video Journalism JOUR2002
- Constructive Journalism JOUR3000
- Journalism Production JOUR3001
- Investigative Journalism JOUR3002
- Media Law, Policy and Ethics MDIA2022
- Creative Writing Essentials 1: Prose, Poetry, Performance WRIT1000
- Writing Life: From Concept to Practice WRIT1001
- Screenwriting: Theory and Practice MDIA2016
- Creative Writing Essentials 2: Narrative Theories, Forms and Approaches to Practice WRIT2000
- Fiction: Theory and Practice WRIT2001
- Experimental Forms: Theory and Practice WRIT3001
- Creative Writing Essentials 3: The Writer as Researcher WRIT3004
- Poetry: Theory and Practice WRIT3005
- Journalism Professional Experience JOUR3900
Standard entry requirements
- Secondary education (Year 12).
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
- Vocational Education and Training (VET).
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
- Higher education study.
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Magill Campus | International: $130,200 | No |
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