UTS course code: C06037
Testamur title: Graduate Diploma in Journalism
Abbreviation: GradDipJournalism
Course fee: $220 per cp (local); $8,250 per semester (international)
Total credit points: 48

Admission requirements
Course duration
Course structure
Course program

Admission requirements

To gain entry to this course an applicant must demonstrate a strong level of education, background and capability. It is expected that applicants will have an undergraduate degree and/or professional experience in the field and that they will have demonstrated a high level of interest and knowledge in the area of journalism.

Course duration

This course is offered over two semesters, full time, or equivalent part time.

Course structure

Students must complete three core subjects (24credit points) and three elective subjects (24credit points) as follows:

57011 Research and Reporting for Journalism 8cp
57014 Advanced Print Features 8cp
and either
57013 Journalism Studies 8cp
or
57012 Regulation of the Media 8cp
5xxxx Elective 8cp
5xxxx Elective 8cp
5xxxx Elective 8cp

Course program

Typical full-time program commencing in Autumn semester

Typical part-time program commencing in Autumn semester

Spring semester
57014 Advanced Print Features 8cp
57013 Journalism Studies (or elective)² 8cp

Typical full-time program commencing in Spring semester

Typical part-time program commencing in Spring semester

Spring semester
5xxxx Elective 8cp
5xxxx Elective 8cp

Footnotes:
1. Full-time students are advised to complete 57011 Research and Reporting for Journalism and 57014 Advanced Print Features in accelerated mode.
2. Students in the Graduate Diploma must complete either 57012 Regulation of the Media or 57013 Journalism Studies.