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Journalist / Writer
VCE recommended
Journalists and writers research and create content that informs and engages audiences across print, broadcast and digital media, producing news, articles, scripts and creative works.
SUBJECTS TO TAKE
Recommended subject mix at Salesian, Years 11 and 12.
Year 11
- English
- English Literature
- Any Humanities Subjects (History, Politics, Legal Studies)
- Certificate 2/3 VET Course
- Religion and Society
- Free Choice Subject
Year 12
- English
- English Literature
- Any Humanities Subjects
- Free Choice Subject
- Free Choice Subject
Booklet recommendations — final subject offerings depend on what runs each year. Talk to your Oratory Leader, subject teachers and the Careers Coordinator before locking in.
AT-SCHOOL PATHWAYS
Programs available within Salesian.
Specialist program (SBAT)
Not applicable for this career.
VET options
- Certificate 3 in Screen and Media
AFTER SCHOOL
University courses and alternative routes in.
University courses
- Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)
- Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
- Bachelor of Communication (Media)
- Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations)
Alternative pathways into university
- Graduate Diploma in Journalism
- Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing
- Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication
- Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting
- Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
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