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About Diploma Of Entertainment Journalism in Collarts (Australian College of the Arts)

If you dream of a career as a Journalist, Editor, Podcaster, Videographer, Mobile Journalist, Social Media Manager, Blogger or Entertainment Publicist, the Entertainment Journalism course is for you.

The Diploma of Entertainment Journalism is ideal for students wanting to work in journalism and media for the entertainment industries. You will be taught and mentored by industry experts who are currently working as entertainment journalists, bloggers and social media managers. You will also learn from those who write for print and online entertainment magazines and publications.

You will undertake fundamental units such as feature writing, social media, video and digital journalism, as well as entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, music, performance and screen journalism. Collarts also offers students a variety of real-life industry experiences so that they are career-ready when they graduate. Students graduate with a recognised qualification and a well-rounded understanding of the media industry in Australia and overseas.

The Diploma of Entertainment Journalism develops fundamental units such as feature writing, social media, video and digital journalism, entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, music, performance and screen journalism. Students also gain a well-rounded understanding of the media industry in Australia and overseas.

Throughout the Diploma, you will:

• Discover journalism across music, fashion, film, television and lifestyle;
• Develop research, writing and communication skills;
• Understand best practice in the current media landscape;
• Expand knowledge and experience in video and digital journalism;
• Gain an in-depth understanding of publicity, social media and feature writing;
• Secure valuable insight into the entertainment industry and access career pathways.

Academic qualification equivalents

• High school transcripts that demonstrate successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent. These transcripts must be certified and translated (if originals are not in English).

 English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent (TOEFL or PTE equivalent can also be accepted). Applicants for the Diploma of Entertainment Journalism will require an IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.5) or equivalent. Collarts can also recommend English language colleges with a direct pathway if you need to study English before you start.

Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) Tuition Fees

Fee per trimester at Collarts: AUD 10,880

• Diploma: 2 Trimesters (AUD 21,760)
• Diploma of Entertainment Journalism: 3 Trimesters (AUD$ 32,640)
• Bachelor’s Degree: 6 Trimesters (AUD 65,280)
• Double Degree: 9 Trimesters (AUD 97,920)

Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

As well as a successful interview and/or audition, and/or submission of personal statement, you must be able to submit the following documents: 

• Copy of high school transcripts that demonstrate successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent. These transcripts must be certified and translated (if originals are not in English). 
• A copy of English test score results from the last 18 months, evidencing IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent (TOEFL or PTE equivalent can also be accepted). Applicants for the Diploma of Entertainment Journalism will require an IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.5) or equivalent. Collarts can also recommend English language colleges with a direct pathway if you need to study English before you start.
• Certified copy of your passport. 
• Certified copy of your current visa, if you are currently residing in Australia.

* Please note some countries and citizenships are required to use an Education Agent to assist with their application which may include Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements to be met in accordance with The Australian Department of Home Affairs – DHA.

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