The Graduate Certificate in Journalism (Advanced) is associated with the already established Master of Journalism. The Certificate’s four core compulsory subjects develop your critical and technical skills, while a number of journalism-related electives build on this skill set. Together, these subjects represent integral journalistic skills and understandings, with opportunities to study other advanced subjects.

Who is it for?

The Graduate Certificate in Journalism (Advanced) option is intended for those looking for a specific, professionally-focused stream of study in journalism. Refine your practical understanding of how news stories are put together and be equipped to critically reflect on writing challenges that journalists face across different media – print and digital.

Read more in the Handbook

50 point program (6 months full-time or part-time equivalent)

• Three Compulsory subjects (50 Points)

Please note: Students commencing this course as part of the Mid-Year Intake can only take this program on a part time basis. The Mid-Year Intake is not available for international students.

For more detailed information please see the Handbook entry for this course.

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Career outcomes for the Graduate Certificate in Journalism (Advanced) reach across all media platforms. Get a head start pursuing roles including:

• TV, print or radio journalist and reporter
• Editor and subeditor
• Blogger and copywriter

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70

IELTS (academic English Only): Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 94 + ; Writing 27; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 65 + written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 185 + no less than 185 in Writing and 169 in each other skill