Graduate Diploma in Advanced Journalism
University of Technology Sydney
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Campus location
Sydney, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 - 1 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
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* in AUD per 24cp session
Introduction
Students gain hands-on experience in reporting, editing and related production and design skills in a wide variety of text, audio and visual mediums like our award-winning UTS Central News platform or the Foreign Correspondent Study Tour, which is an exclusive partnership with SBS News and SBS Online, giving students the opportunity to file news stories on the ground with the chance of being published. Students have the opportunity to use, experience and think about emerging areas of journalistic practice, including drones, virtual reality and computer-assisted reporting, and work with leading practitioners in investigative, sports and entrepreneurial journalism. The overarching aim is to foster agility and innovation in the local, regional and global media landscape which is evidenced by UTS students who gain internships at the Guardian or regional reporting assignments. This course is suitable for anyone interested in learning how to fully harness the power of journalism.
Graduates of the program: have strong and flexible research, reporting and production skills and a critical understanding of contemporary media are innovative practitioners and agile thinkers who are able to develop new ideas and practices across journalism and media strive towards leadership positions that are grounded in ethical, professional and transparent practice possess the ability to work across platforms, channels and disciplines in digital and emerging environments.
Career options include reporter, producer, presenter and editor across most types of public and private media, broadcast and publishing organisations.