- Program summary
- Program overview
- Career opportunities
- Special features
- Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Enquiries
- Recommended enrolment patterns
Programsummary
QTAC code: 011131
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-17 / Rank-64
Award abbreviation: BJourn
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode-of study: on campus
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
Recommended prior study: English
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
CRICOS code: 057535J
New students: selecting courses for 2008
Program overview
The Bachelor of Journalism provides professional skills and theoretical understandings across different media—print, broadcast and the web. As well as emphasising academic excellence and a broad general education, the approach is highly practical and industry focused.
Courses studied include news writing, writing for the web, feature writing, digital photojournalism, media law, editing and computer-assisted reporting. Students will develop professional-level projects and participate in an internship to gain valuable industry experience, while building a portfolio of published work.
The Bachelor of Journalism is taught by respected industry professionals. There is a strong focus on journalism as a significant, ethical profession in a democratic society. In addition, you have the opportunity to select a minor, which will broaden the degree and your career prospects.
Career opportunities
- corporate/government/non-profit communications
- creative writing
- editing/sub-editing
- multimedia
- journalism in converged media environments
- news/features/sport photojournalism
- print/radio/television/web journalism
- professional writing in areas such as science and medicine
- technical writing
- travel writing
- web writing/editing
Special features
- strong internship program supported by key media outlets
- emphasis on multi-skilling—students learn to work across a mix of media platforms: print, broadcast and the web
- graduates are sought after by industry because most leave university ‘work-ready’ and capable of working in more than one medium
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses
4 required courses:
BUS102 Economics for Business
CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
CMN130 Introduction to Journalism
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
Plus select 2 introductory courses:
1 introductory Arts and Social Sciences course from an area of study other than Communication.
1 introductory Science course (Semester 2 any year)
Advanced courses
10 required courses:
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN214 Computer-Assisted Reporting
CMN227 News Rounds
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN237 Writing for the Web
CMN240 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
CMN249 Advanced News Reporting
CMN256 Research into Australian Journalism
CMN272 Industry Research Project (Journalism)
Elective courses
Select 6 elective courses from any faculty (Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Science, Health and Education)
It is recommended that students utilise electives to complete a minor (4 courses) in one of the following areas:
- 3D Design Advertising Australian Studies Communication Studies Counselling Creative Writing e-media Design Environmental and Planning Studies Graphic Design Historical Studies Indonesian Italian Japanese Justice and Legal Studies Politics and International Relations Public Policy Public Relations Social and Community Studies Sociology
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including core courses.
- Some required introductory courses may count towards some minors.
- No courses may be counted towards more than one major or minor.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
How to apply
Apply for an undergraduate program.
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259