- 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 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:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Cell Biology | |||
| COR110 Mathematics Foundations | |||
| COR111 Chemistry |
Required introductory courses: (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Science Research Methods | |||
| CMN102 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| CMN130 Human Physiology | |||
| INT140 Human Anatomy |
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 Biodiversity and Ecology | |||
| CMN214 Physics | |||
| CMN227 Foundations of Sustainability | |||
| CMN228 Advanced Research Methods | |||
| CMN235 Advanced Discipline Readings | |||
| 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