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Bachelor of Journalism

  • A strong internship program is supported by key media outlets
  • Skills are transferable across a variety of communications roles in the public and private sectors
  • Graduates work as journalists in print, broadcast and web formats

Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Journalism
Award abbreviation: BJourn
QTAC code: 011131
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-16 / Rank-67
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: AR343
CRICOS code: 057535J. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Journalism is a rewarding, interesting vocation that offers opportunities to meet new people, travel, and explore events and decisions that shape lives around the world.

In this program you are provided with professional skills and a theoretical understanding across different media: print, broadcast, and the web. Courses are taught by respected industry professionals and include news writing, online journalism, feature writing, digital photojournalism, media law, editing, and computer-assisted reporting. You develop professional-level projects and most can participate in an internship to gain industry experience, while building a portfolio of published work. You can also select a minor in another discipline to broaden your degree and enhance career opportunities.

Career opportunities

Print / radio / television / web journalism, photo-journalism, editing / sub-editing, creative writing, multimedia, travel writing, corporate / government / non-profit communications, technical writing in areas such as science and medicine.

Enquiries

Program Leader
Dr Folker Hanusch
Tel: +61 7 5430 2852
Email: fhanusch@usc.edu.au

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete all 16 required courses, 2 core courses and 6 electives.
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
Program notes
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
  • Some required introductory courses may count towards some minors.
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
  • When enrolling, refer to the [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Introduction to Journalism
COR110 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
COR111 Editing for the Communications Professional

Introductory courses

4 required courses:
BUS102 Computer-Assisted Reporting
CMN102 News Rounds
CMN130 The Writer and the Law
INT140 News Writing: Print and Broadcast

Plus select (1) one introductory level course other than Communication from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences

Plus select (1) one introductory level course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering

Advanced courses

10 required courses:
CMN213 Online Journalism
CMN214 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
CMN227 Advanced News Reporting
CMN228 Research into Journalism
CMN235 Industry Research Project (Journalism)
CMN237 Communication and Thought
CMN240 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
CMN249 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
CMN256 Economics for Business
CMN272 Communication Theory and Practice

Elective courses

Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

TOTAL UNITS 288

Study Plan

The Bachelor of Journalism Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.

Core courses (2)

Select 2 core courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR109 Advanced Research Design and Methods
COR110 Clinical Psychological Practice 2
COR111 Practicum Placement 2
Required introductory courses: (6)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BUS102 Research Project 1
CMN102 Ethical Professional Practice of Psychology
CMN130 Clinical Psychological Practice 3
INT140 Practicum Placement 3

Plus select (1) one introductory level course other than Communication from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences

Plus select (1) one introductory level course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering

Required advanced courses (10)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN213 Research Project 2
CMN214 Clinical Health Psychology and Psychopharmacology
CMN227 Research Project 3
CMN228 Research Project 4
CMN235 Practicum Placement 4
CMN237 Communication and Thought
CMN240 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
CMN249 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
CMN256 Economics for Business
CMN272 Communication Theory and Practice

Please note: CMN272 should be studied in your final semester of study.
Elective courses (6)

Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

TOTAL UNITS 288

 

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