Journalist Courses
A Journalist researches, writes, and presents news stories across various media platforms, requiring strong writing and communication skills.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Journalist
Get qualified to work as a Journalist with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
CUA41220
Polish up your screen media content with the CUA41220 Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Journalism). This nationally recognised qualification will help you land online journalist roles and is great for independent bloggers, vloggers, and podcasters hoping to catch the eye of larger-scale news publishers. The course covers: working effectively in the Australian creative media industries, writing content according to the laws and codes of practice relevant to different broadcasting and media publications,...
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The Bachelor of Arts (Communications and Media Studies) combines practical training in communication and digital media with essential theoretical insights, fostering effective and influential communicators. It delves into contemporary communication tools and practices, transforming our understanding of identities, relationships, and communities. This course enhances your practical skills and theoretical knowledge, setting a robust foundation for critiquing and navigating complex media environments.
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24 months - 3 years
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Blended, On Campus
The Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) equips students with precise writing skills, deadline adherence, and critical questioning techniques. It emphasizes accuracy, source verification, deep investigation, and data analysis for comprehensive storytelling. Students are prepared for diverse journalism careers, from print to digital, encompassing radio, podcasting, video, and television. This course covers foundational journalism tasks, including interviewing techniques and digital media navigation.
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Duration
24 months - 3 years
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Blended, On Campus
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The Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics) delves into language's role in human communication, cognition, and culture. Students will explore language's intricacies, from its foundational elements to differences in structure, expression, and acquisition. This course also examines the cultural, artistic, and varied modalities of language, such as oral, written, and signed forms. Students will engage with diverse linguistic data, applying theoretical knowledge to practical interactions.
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How much does a Journalist earn?
In Australia, a full time Journalist generally earns $1,538 per week ($79,976 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Journalist?
The number of people working in this field is likely to grow moderately in coming years. There are currently 24,700 people employed as a Journalist in Australia. Journalists may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Journalist?
If you’re considering a career as a Journalist, consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Journalism. This course will develop your skills with writing, storytelling, photography, video editing and content development. A Bachelor of Communication (Journalism), Diploma of Screen and Media (Journalism) or Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Journalism) may also be suitable.
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A Journalist writes and presents news stories in a range of media formats. You might research news events and conduct interviews with news subjects. Journalists may write news stories covering a range of events or specialise in areas such as feature writing or opinion pieces. You might work in newspapers, television, radio, magazines or digital media.
Journalists should have strong writing skills and be comfortable preparing stories for various audiences. You’ll need to be a good communicator and be able to interview people from a range of backgrounds. Journalists must be able to manage their time well and prepare their work according to strict deadlines.
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