How do I apply?

Applicants will be assessed on their potential for cadetship positions in journalism. Criteria include commitment to a journalism career, general knowledge and written & spoken communication skills. A strong motivation to be a journalist is very important. Applicants should have at least completed senior school studies with good results in English and other subjects involving writing and research skills. Some tertiary or technical study or other 'life experiences' beyond secondary school would help. (Successful Jschool applicants have had a variety of backgrounds, ranging from high school leavers to university postgraduates, and including people with previous professional careers, technical, administrative or artistic work, part-completed degrees and recent completion of high school.)

Applicants will be interviewed and tested on their potential as journalists. Completion of the course does not guarantee employment as a journalist (but we'll actively help you look for a job!).

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How much does it cost?

For international students, please see   International students: how to study journalism in Australia at Jschool: Journalism Education & Training.

Australian students:  It is expected that from mid-2008 Australian students in vocational courses will be eligible for FEE-HELP government-funded loans. For more information on this scheme, see VET FEE-HELP - Information for Students.

For fees not covered by FEE-HELP, Jschool will continue to offer the opportunity to students to pay their tuition fees in monthly instalments throughout the year of enrolment. Alternatively, a discount is available for up-front fee payment. The listed tuition fee for Australian students in 2008 is $14,500 for the Diploma of Journalism course. For further information, please email director@jschool.com.au.

Support through Centrelink: Australian Jschool students are eligible to apply for support through Centrelink for Youth Allowance (students under 25) or Austudy (students 25 and over). Details on allowances may be obtained from any Centrelink office or by phoning 132490. (Web site: www.centrelink.gov.au.)



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