- 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
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
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 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
COR110 Advanced News Reporting
COR111 Research into Journalism
Introductory courses
4 required courses:
BUS102 Industry Research Project (Journalism)
CMN102 Communication and Thought
CMN130 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
INT140 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
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 Economics for Business
CMN214 Communication Theory and Practice
CMN227 Introduction to Journalism
CMN228 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
CMN235 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN237 Computer-Assisted Reporting
CMN240 News Rounds
CMN249 The Writer and the Law
CMN256 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN272 Online Journalism
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:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Insurance and Risk Management | |||
| COR110 Personal Investment Management | |||
| COR111 Tax and Estate Planning |
Required introductory courses: (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Financial Plan Construction | |||
| CMN102 Communication and Thought | |||
| CMN130 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| INT140 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
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)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN213 Economics for Business | |||
| CMN214 Communication Theory and Practice | |||
| CMN227 Introduction to Journalism | |||
| CMN228 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic? | |||
| CMN235 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| CMN237 Computer-Assisted Reporting | |||
| CMN240 News Rounds | |||
| CMN249 The Writer and the Law | |||
| CMN256 News Writing: Print and Broadcast | |||
| CMN272 Online Journalism |
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