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Journalism Professional Practicum.

Immerse yourself in Indonesian culture and journalism studies with Acicis’ Journalism Professional Practicum.

Year
Semester #
Semester dates
Duration
Application deadline
Program fee
Funding
2025
1
January – February
Six weeks
11 August 2024
AUD $5,440 For member university participants
AUD $4,000

About the course.

Explore and discover new experiences within Indonesia’s dynamic media landscape through the ACICIS Journalism Professional Practicum (JPP)! 

Experience student life at Atma Jaya University in Jakarta with the JPP, covering a wide range of journalism disciplines including print, broadcast, digital media, and investigative reporting. This program offers an immersive educational experience tailored for students passionate about journalism, media and communication industries.

The JPP includes a supervised professional placement with leading organisations, including prominent news agencies like The Jakarta Post, national television networks like Metro TV, major international companies like Amnesty International, and multinational communication consulting organisations like Concord Consulting. These placements provide invaluable practical experience and networking opportunities in both local and international media sectors.

At ACICIS, we are dedicated to creating transformative experiences that foster your personal and professional growth. Get in touch with us to start your journey.

Professional placement organisations.

The JPP professional placement is a core component of your experience, designed to combine classroom learning with practical work in a professional setting within the vibrant Indonesian media sector. 

This opportunity offers a variety of placements with prestigious news organisations, dynamic media production companies, and influential press agencies, enhancing your skills in the industry.

When you apply, you can select your placement preferences. While you can nominate specific organisations, they are not guaranteed, so flexibility is key! Our staff will match you with organisations based on your interests, your experience and availability of placements. Your placement will provide you with the building blocks to lead and innovate, testing your ability to adapt and thrive in diverse environments. Explore professional placement organisations below to discover more.

Journalism & Communication
Indonesia Expat
InClover
Jakarta Globe
The Australian Embassy Indonesia
Amnesty International
Divers Clean Action
Perludem
Project Multatuli
Al-Jazeera
Reuters
Voice of Indonesia
Metro TV (PT Media Televisi Indonesia)
The Australian Embassy Indonesia
Perludem
Harapan Fian
Divers Clean Action
Perludem
Harapan Fian
Divers Clean Action
The Australian Embassy Indonesia
Amnesty International
Al-Jazeera
United Nations Information Centre Jakarta
Centre for Reform on Economics (CORE)
ERIA
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Course information.

Overview

Duration

Six weeks

Intakes

January-February each year

City

Jakarta, Java

Indonesian university

Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya (we sayAtma Jaya University”) 

Contact hours

Seminars, language study and the placement are scheduled between 9am-5pm Mon-Fri.

Credit points equivalency

50% of a full semester load (0.25 EFTSL). Actual weighting and academic credit awarded will be determined by the participant’s home university.

Level of study

Undergraduate, postgraduate, early career professionals

Fee information.

Fees

2025 Fees
Participants from an ACICIS member university Other participants TOTAL $5,440 $6,996 Admin Fee AUD $569 AUD $569 Visa Fee ~AUD $205 ~AUD $205 Tuition Fee AUD $4,666 AUD $6,222
2026 Fees
TOTAL TBC TBC Admin Fee TBC TBC Visa Fee TBC TBC Tuition Fee TBC TBC

Need funding?

If you’re looking for a way to fund your study abroad, there are a range of funding options available to students.

One of these initiatives is the New Colombo Plan Mobility Program which is funded by the Australian Government. This initiative aims to increase knowledge of the Indo-Pacific in Australia by empowering undergraduate students like yourself to study, learn, and complete placements in stunning places like Indonesia. There are grants ranging from $3,000 to $10,000.

If you find yourself eligible for the New Colombo Plan funding, you can use it for our science and agriculture programs. Depending on your state and university, you may be eligible for other types of funding that can be used when you study abroad with us.

See if you’re eligible for the New Colombo Plan today, or explore other funding options.

Hear from
Acicis alumni.

  • I thoroughly enjoyed the program and would recommend it to anyone. I felt fully supported throughout the practicum and it was well planned… It is programs like these that help you form lasting bonds and help build the relationship between Australia and Indonesia.

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    Leona (2020) Murdoch University
  • I love learning about and immersing myself into new cultures. There were so many things I loved about visiting Indonesia but most prominently was just how friendly people were. Everyone was so willing to help out wherever we went, whether it be a restaurant, a temple, in a taxi, or even walking about on the streets.

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    Ananya (2024) The Australian National University
  • If you’re interested in working in an international context at all – there’s no reason you shouldn’t do this program if you can. Indonesia is so strategically and geographically important, that you can’t help but generate professional capital while here, you also don’t know what kind of connections and work you might generate.

    Matthew (2024) Monash University
  • The most rewarding part about this experience has been seeing how fast and far I have progressed with my language skills. With such an intensive and immersive course you see results so fast as you are learning so much every day. This is super rewarding and serves as a great motivation to keep learning as you reap the rewards that knowing language brings.

    Audrey (2024) The University of Newcastle
  • Through the ACICIS program, I was able to learn about Indonesian culture and appreciate the issues in the Indo-Pacific region – while also being financially supported. Without such support from the New Colombo Plan (NCP) Grant, it is likely I would be unable to participate in this program.

    Michael (2023) The Australian National University

Useful resources.

Accommodation

Visas

Funding options

How to apply