Diploma in Journalism

Open Week July 7 - 18 2008
Macleay College is conducting a special program of lectures and individual course advice for prospective students, and their families, who are interested in enrolling for the 2009 academic year. This is an opportunity to inspect Macleay's premises and gain comprehensive information about the courses offered.

Group lectures will be held on Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 July 2008. Ring to book a seat on (02) 9360 2033 or email a request to study@macleay.edu.au

Course advice appointments can be scheduled from Friday 4 January 2008 onwards. Ring to book an appointment on (02) 9360 2033 or email a request to study@macleay.edu.au

Starting date 9 February 2009
One year full-time, two years part-time (both during day), one intake per year

2009 ENROLMENTS
Macleay is accepting enrolments for the 2009 academic year. Enrolments are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, provided the applicant satisfies the enrolment criteria as listed below under Qualifications for Enrolment. Places are limited in all courses, so applicants for the 2009 academic year should enrol as soon as possible.

Macleay College approved for FEE-HELP for its Diploma in Journalism
Macleay College has been approved as a higher education provider under the Higher Education Support Act 2003. This means that students wishing to enrol in Macleay's business programs will be able to receive FEE-HELP.

FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible fee-paying students to help pay for part or all of their tuition fees. Students can borrow up to the full amount of the tuition fees for the course. The Commonwealth Government will pay the amount of the loan directly to Macleay College. Students repay their loan through the taxation system once their income is above the minimum threshold for compulsory repayment. For further information, visit the website www.goingtouni.gov.au or you can request a FEE-HELP Information Pack by ringing Macleay on (02) 9360 2033 or by e-mail at study@macleay.edu.au.

For further information, visit the website www.goingtouni.gov.au or you can request a FEE-HELP Information Pack by ringing Macleay on (02) 9360 2033.

How to enrol
To enrol, fill out the Student Information Form, and we will send you a full information kit which includes brochures, handbook, fees and an application form.

Course advice
If you want further advice, you are welcome to visit Macleay to inspect the premises and to discuss your tertiary options with one of our course advisors. To make an appointment, please call (02) 9360 2033.

If you have any other enquiries, please don't hesitate to ring us on (02) 9360 2033.

Macleay College is located at 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney, right opposite Museum Railway Station and on the direct route of buses from Circular Quay, Central Railway and the eastern suburbs.

Strong Emphasis on Practical Skills

Best Employment Outcomes
Annual survey show journalism students at Macleay have better job prospects than from any other college or university in Australia.

Preparation for Employment
Work experience is compulsory during the course. Students gain positions with employers in the following areas:

• metropolitan, suburban and country newspapers
• city and regional television stations
• city, country and community radio stations
• consumer and business magazines
• public relations agencies

Other forms of employment preparation include:

• job seeking skills are taught weekly in the classroom
• employment counselling is provided on an individual basis
• most lecturers are current industry practitioners with good employment contacts

Portfolio for Employment

• Students complete a body of work - including published articles, print layouts and designs, television, radio and video showreels- compiled for a portfolio to present to prospective employers
• In print journalism, students contribute their own news stories and feature articles to the college news magazine
• Students are assisted to gain commercial publication of stories on a freelance basis
• In radio and television journalism, students produce news bulletins and professional quality show tapes to present employers in the broadcast media
• Students gain a portfolio of their own news photographs

Progress to University Degree
Students who complete the Macleay Diploma in Journalism can continue for one further year to gain a university media degree:

Bachelor of Arts, Southern Cross University
This program is conducted at Macleay’s Sydney campus by Southern Cross University staff teaching the university’s internationally recognised program in media studies and liberal arts. The combined Macleay/Southern Cross University degree program allows students to complete the equivalent of three years study in just two years.

Australia’s Award-Winning Institute
Students who enrol at Macleay College are joining an institution that has been consistently named by industry as by far the best in the fields in which it teaches. Over the last fifteen years, Macleay has won more industry awards in these areas than any other tertiary education institution in Australia.

These awards have been won by Macleay not just against other colleges and universities, but against the top professionals in industry. Macleay turns out students who are not only highly employable but who are widely recognised as the best in the business.

When you gain a qualification from Macleay you join an elite group who have better career prospects than from any other tertiary education institution - college or university -in their fields.

Quality of Education
The reason for Macleay’s success is the quality of education it provides. The college was founded by educationalists whose philosophy is based on small classes and individual attention. Macleay has better staff/student ratios, better qualified lecturers, better computer and equipment ratios and smaller classes than any educational institution in its field.

Macleay lecturers have tertiary qualifications and teach only in their own fields. A substantial number of staff lecture at the college while maintaining current positions at executive level in the industry. Macleay’s policy is that current professional practice is essential for tertiary educators to provide relevant, up-to-date skills and good contacts within industry.

High Level of Computer Skills
Macleay is one of a very few tertiary institutions still offering a full year’s computer training in every course. Macleay has small classes taught by fully qualified computer trainers. There is no self-teaching. Our lecturers attend every class. Macleay graduates receive a separate computer qualification and a statement of academic record provides full details of every computer module completed.

• computer class sizes comprise 8 to 12 students
• computer training is conducted every week over the four terms of the year
• software programs essential to journalism training: touch-typing, word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), database systems (Microsoft Access), presentation skills (Microsoft Powerpoint), desktop publishing (Adobe InDesign), online communication (Microsoft Outlook), radio journalism editing (Digitool), and photo design and production (Adobe Photoshop).
• fully qualified specialist computer trainers are in attendance in every class
• students have access to computer practice throughout the college's opening hours, not just in timetabled classes

Diploma after one year
Macleay’s course in Journalism allows students to qualify for an award at Diploma level in one year. Because they qualify after one year, Macleay graduates have a considerable edge on other students, both in terms of earnings from their salaries and advancement in their careers.

Government Accreditation
The Macleay course is fully accredited by the New South Wales Government’s Department of Education and Training. Macleay qualifications are recognised internationally, wherever Australian educational credentials are recognised.

Location
Macleay College is located in Sydney’s central business district. It is in high quality, air-conditioned offices at 175 Liverpool Street, overlooking Hyde Park. It is next to Museum Railway Station and on the direct route of buses from Circular Quay, Central Railway and the eastern suburbs.

Qualifications for Enrolment

1. Students currently sitting for the Higher School Certificate or those who have completed the HSC or its equivalent in recent years
2. Graduates who have completed university courses and who want to add a professional qualification to their degree
3. Mature age people who have work experience and who want to change, re-orient or upgrade their careers

Conditions of Enrolment
Enrolments are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for applicants who fulfil one of the above three criteria. There is a limited number of places in Journalism so applicants are advised to enrol early. To apply for enrolment, please follow the application procedure as outlined in the Macleay College Handbook. Applicants will be notified by return mail whether their application is successful. Enrolments from current Year 12 students will be accepted on condition of their completion of the HSC.

Student counselling
Part of Macleay’s educational philosophy is to provide personal attention to students. Our student administrators are available to students for consultation and advice on academic, social and personal issues. The course co-ordinator of the Journalism course also counsels individual students about their progress in the course and in their career decisions. Students are assisted to prepare a personal resume and a professional portfolio that presents their work in its best light.

Fees
Contact the college for all information regarding fees.

Four ways of paying fees:

1. Pay fees by instalment as follows: full-time students, by making four instalments (no interest) at the beginning of each term; part-time students, by making eight instalments (no interest) at the beginning of each term
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2. Pay fees through the FEE-HELP Loan Assistance scheme available through the Australian Commonwealth Government. For information, please contact the college directly on (02) 9360 2033 or by e-mail at study@macleay.edu.au
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3. Pay fees by taking out the Macleay College Campus Loan exclusive to Macleay College. For information, please contact the college directly on (02) 9360 2033 or by e-mail at study@macleay.edu.au

Youth Allowance/Austudy and Student Concessions
Students in the program are recognised by the Commonwealth Government as being eligible for Youth Allowance/Austudy, provided they fulfil the normal conditions that apply to the allowance.

Full details regardng student concessions are outlined in the Macleay College Handbook.

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Location: Level 1, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney, 2000
Postal Address: PO Box 433, Paddington NSW 2021 Australia
Telephone, local: (02) 9360 2033 Fax: (02) 9331 7368
Telephone, international: 61 2 9360 2033 Fax: 61 2 9331 7368
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