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How do I apply?
Applicants are 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!).
Application forms:
How much does it cost?
Australian students
The good news is that citizens of Australia are now able to enrol at Jschool under the Government's "study now, pay later" scheme known as FEE-HELP. Similar to the HECS scheme for public university students, this involves repaying tuition fees via the income tax system when your annual earnings are more than $43,150 (indexed annually). For Government information on fee-help and how it works, please see: FEE-HELP - Information for Students.
If you'd rather not have a FEE-HELP debt to the Government, you may pay fees "up-front", either at the beginning of each semester or through monthly payments. For the current fee schedule, please see: Schedule of tuition fees. If you have any questions, please email director@jschool.com.au, and for information on current fees and on VET FEE-HELP policies, please follow this link. (A non-refundable admission test fee of $30 may be charged to help defray costs of testing and interviewing applicants.) Note that as with the university HECS scheme, you do not incur a FEE-HELP obligation until one-fifth of the way into the course (about three weeks) in each semester. In other words, within this period you can withdraw without any fees or penalty if the course doesn't suit you.
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.)
International students
Tuition fees are payable if you are an international student. The fees are due by the beginning of each semester. Please see: International students: how to study journalism in Australia at Jschool: Journalism Education & Training.