- 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 Research into Journalism
COR110 Industry Research Project (Journalism)
COR111 Communication and Thought
Introductory courses (6)
4 required courses:
BUS102 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
CMN102 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
CMN130 Introduction to Economics
INT140 Communication Theory and Practice
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 Introduction to Journalism
CMN214 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
CMN227 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN228 Computer-Assisted Reporting
CMN235 News Rounds
CMN237 The Writer and the Law
CMN240 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN249 Online Journalism
CMN256 Feature Writing
CMN272 Advanced News Reporting
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 Game Art: Virtual Environments | |||
| COR110 Animation Principles, Process and Production | |||
| COR111 Communication and Thought |
Introductory courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| CMN102 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| CMN130 Introduction to Economics | |||
| INT140 Communication Theory and Practice |
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 Introduction to Journalism | |||
| CMN237 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic? | |||
| CMN213 News Writing: Print and Broadcast | |||
| CMN228 Online Journalism | |||
| CMN214 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| CMN227 The Writer and the Law | |||
| CMN249 Computer-Assisted Reporting | |||
| CMN240 News Rounds | |||
| CMN256 Advanced News Reporting | |||
| CMN272 Feature Writing |
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