University of South Australia (UniSA) Courses and Fees 2025

Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Journalism and Professional Writing] From University of South Australia

Adelaide, South AustraliaLocation
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Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Journalism and Professional Writing)

3 years
Full Time
On Campus

$21,060 /Yr

A$32,400 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$21060 (AUD 32400)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses$3524 (AUD 5421)
Food$560 (AUD 862)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$20020 (AUD 30800)
2022$19045 (AUD 29300)
2021$14665 (AUD 22561)

Important Dates

Semester 1 Commencing In Late February Deadline Is Late November Or Early December. Application Outcomes Will Be Advised Within One To Two Weeks From The Date Applications And All Required Supporting Documentation Are Received. Ensure To Have Sufficient Time For Student Visa Processing.
  • This degree has been designed to meet the rapidly changing needs of news and communication employers and the evolving formats in which information is presented and disseminated.
  • College teaches aspiring journalists the writing skills needed to prepare news reports quickly and accurately.
  • They will practice those skills in state-of-the-art television and radio studios, under the guidance of lecturers with strong industry experience.
  • A final year internship at a news or production organization will synthesize their knowledge and training and provides insight into a career crucial to the functioning of a democratic society.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Following are the requirements for admission:

  • Applicants should meet any of the following requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent in Secondary Education are:
    • Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR) 
    • Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE or Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points.
  • Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
  • Applicants with a Vocational Education and Training (VET) with an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV are also applicable. 

  • Work and life experience to qualify for Special Entry, or Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past


Scores Required

50 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

60 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS



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