Graduate Diploma in Journalism (GDipJ)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 2
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
16
Program code
5094
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Journalism.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field with a GPA of 4.5 or Graduate Certificate in Journalism with a GPA of 4.5.
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 18000
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Apply online
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Journalism and Communication
Email: sjc@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3346 8288
Duration
1 Year full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 2
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
16
Program code
5094
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Journalism.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field with a GPA of 4.5 or Graduate Certificate in Journalism with a GPA of 4.5.
CRICOS Code: 019884C
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 23000
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Journalism?
The program is professionally and vocationally-oriented, catering for existing journalists who wish to upgrade or broaden their qualifications and for graduates from other disciplines who wish to master the basic principles and practices of journalism. In this program, students will develop professional skills in journalistic research and investigation, news writing and news reporting. Students will also gain a deeper understanding of the theoretical foundations of journalism practice and the media, and will have the opportunity to take elective courses in feature writing, broadcast, multimedia, photojournalism, and medical and science reporting. Journalism graduates will find career opportunities in a wide range of print and broadcast media organizations, in Australia and overseas.
What you can study
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Journalism.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field with a GPA of 4.5 or Graduate Certificate in Journalism with a GPA of 4.5.
Apply online
Apply online to the Graduate Diploma in Journalism.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field with a GPA of 4.5 or Graduate Certificate in Journalism with a GPA of 4.5.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 019884C
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 18000
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 23000
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Graduate Diploma in Journalism
Careers
Journalism graduates will find career opportunities in a wide range of print and broadcast media organisations, in Australia and overseas. New career opportunities exist for journalists in the growing area of online communications. Past graduates are employed in metropolitan, national and regional newspapers, commercial radio and television stations, web and multimedia publications, as well as in allied fields of publishing, marketing, communications and public relations. Some choose to be self-employed and work as freelance journalists and photojournalists.
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Graduate Diploma in Journalism
To complete the Graduate Diploma in Journalism, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #16 from the GDipJ List including #8 from Part A and #8 from Part B.
Students who have a major in journalism or who have been graded according to the Australian Journalists' Association's grading structure may substitute another postgraduate course approved by the Executive Dean for JOUR7511. Refer to GDipJ rules for further information.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Journalism.
Program Rules for the Graduate Diploma in Journalism
Early exit points
Based upon course selection, students may be able to exit this award with the:
