Journalism, Radio Broadcasting and Media
REAL SKILLS, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
An exciting future Do you love bringing stories to life?
Are you passionate about different kinds of media?
Are you creative and interested in technology?
Why Sydney TAFE is better Our specialist facilities include studios for television and radio, audiovisual suites with the lastest equipment and software and environments that are as industry-realistic as possible – you’ll be ready for any workplace.
Real experience – our real-life online newspaper and multimedia site is produced by students, which means you’ll learn how to write articles, shoot videos, record podcasts and produce and broadcast across multiple mediums.
Our teachers will help you develop a professional portfolio that showcases your individual style and creative skills for future employers.
Very strong growth prospectsfor journalism careers
Employment outcomes Radio announcer/presenter, Journalist, writer, radio production manager
Average salary$77,574 salary for journalism and copywriting
Career facts*
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* Sources: employment.gov.au/occupational-skill-shortages-information and joboutlook.gov.au. Information correct at time of printing - August 2014.
Courses > Career outcomes
Journalism, Radio Broadcasting and Media
I finished my degree of Communications and Media
last year.
It sounds crazy but I learnt more in my one year at TAFE than my two years at uni and I don’t hesitate to tell
EVERYONE that!Tina ZunicJournalist, Cooma Monaro Times – Journalism graduate
Flexible study options Full-time Part-time
Who employs our graduates
ABC
Fairfax
Grant Broadcasters
Freelance/online entrepreneurs
Choose from8 courses at Petersham College.
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Degree PathwaysThree university partnerships, refer to sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouniCareer outcomes: Degree-level study
Informal arrangement with the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS)
DiplomaScreen and Media – RadioCareer outcomes: Radio announcer/presenter, radio production manager, radio program producer, radio feature maker
Screen and Media – JournalismCareer outcomes: Journalist, writer, media officer, researcher
Certificate IVScreen and Media – RadioCareer outcomes: Radio producer/presenter
Screen and Media – JournalismCareer outcomes: Journalist
Certificate IIIMedia – Film and TelevisionCareer outcomes: This is an introductory course to Film and Television and basic camera operation, lighting, editing and script writing are covered. Career outcomes: Film and Television assistant producer, assistant camera operator or editor.
Other skills you may learnShort courses > Food Media > Food Media Writing
TVETMedia - Journalism
Media - TV and Radio Presentation
Course offered online. May also be offered face-to-face.
This course list provides a reference to qualifications and programs offered at Sydney TAFE in 2015. Details are correct at the time of printing, however some changes may occur as courses and programs are updated, added or replaced.