- 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 2013 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
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 2013: 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 include 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 2 core courses.
- Complete 6 required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Complete 10 required advanced (200 / 300 level) courses.
- Complete 6 elective courses, 4 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register any selected Majors or Minors with Student Administration.
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 Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Contemporary Planning Theory
COR110 Environmental and Planning Law
COR111 Planning Practice
Introductory courses (6)
4 required courses:
BUS102 Engaging Effectively with Aboriginal People
CMN102 Research Design: Methodology and Literature Review
CMN130 Urban Design Studio
INT140 Urban Design Studio
PLUS select (1) one introductory (100 level) course from an area other than Communication from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
PLUS select (1) one introductory (100 level) course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Advanced courses (10)
10 required courses:
CMN213 Water Allocation and Planning
CMN214 Regional Infrastructure Planning
CMN227 Participation and Conflict Resolution
CMN228 Applied Futures Studies: Methods, Values and Strategy
CMN235 Indigenous Peoples and Sustainability
CMN237 Planning Thesis
CMN240 Estuary and Wetland Systems Dynamics
CMN249 Advancement of Ecosystem Based Management
CMN256 Coastal Systems Dynamics
CMN272 Advancement of Ecosystem Based Management
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses, 4 must be advanced (200 / 300 level) courses.
Up to 4 electives may be 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 Community Development and Social Action | |||
| COR110 Developing your Social Work Practice Framework | |||
| COR111 Organisational Contexts for Social Work Practice |
Introductory courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Ethics and Professional Practice | |||
| CMN102 Developing your Social Work Practice Framework | |||
| CMN130 Social Research | |||
| INT140 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems |
PLUS select (1) one introductory (100 level) course from an area other than Communication from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
PLUS select (1) one introductory (100 level) course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Advanced courses (10)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN235 Fluids, Waves and Thermodynamics | |||
| CMN237 Electronics and Electromagnetism | |||
| CMN213 Optics and Modern Physics | |||
| CMN228 Systemic Physiology I | |||
| CMN214 Systemic Physiology II | |||
| CMN227 Pathophysiology | |||
| CMN249 Introduction to Pharmacology | |||
| CMN240 Immunology | |||
| CMN256 Functional Anatomy | |||
| CMN272 Exercise Physiology I |
Please note: CMN272 should be studied in your final semester of study.
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses, 4 must be advanced (200 / 300 level) courses.
Up to 4 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering
TOTAL UNITS 288