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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

RELATED CAREERS

Other careers in similar territory — many use overlapping subjects.

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