Entry Requirements Career Outcomes

Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements. If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.

  • To be eligible for the University of Wollongong's Bachelor of Journalism, applicants need to have completed studies equivalent to 13 years of schooling in Australia, which usually means completing high school. While no specific cutoff is mentioned, achieving a minimum ATAR of 70 or equivalent is a common pathway. International students may need to demonstrate English language proficiency with scores like a TOEFL score of 98+, or a PTE Academic score of 69+, according to Top Universities.
  • IELTS Overall 7, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6.5, Writing min. 7, Speaking min. 6
  • TOEFL IBT Overall 98, listening min. 17, Reading min. 22, Writing min. 25, Speaking min. 17
  • CAE 185
  • PTE 69

Career Outcomes

  • Copywriter
  • Event Coordinator
  • Publicity Officer
  • Tourism Officer
  • Print/Television/Radio/Photo/Online
  • Journalist
  • Editor
  • Feature Writer
  • Reporter
  • Researcher
  • Social Media Manager
  • Media Management Advisor