Communication (Journalism)

Join the ranks of media professionals with our Bachelor of Communication (Journalism). Journalism classes encourage personalised teaching and an emphasis on practical learning that will prepare you for a diverse range of career options.

With a practical approach, students will learn reporting, writing, editing, design and production of content for a range of media including radio, television, online, newspaper and magazines.

You will learn from lecturers with years of industry experience in print and broadcast journalism. Our strong industry partnerships will give you access to media organisations for real opportunities to apply your knowledge. Third-year students are encouraged to undertake elective work placements as part of their studies.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4 

plus 1 x First Major12 

plus 1 x Second Major

or 2 x 4 -unit Minors8 

Total24 

Course codeCourse name

Required courses:

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship

CMS1010Introduction to Communication Studies

JRN1010News Literacy1

PRL1002Principles and Practice of Public Relations

Journalism major:

JRN1020Journalism Practice2

JRN2000News Reporting

JRN2003Feature Writing

JRN2002Radio Journalism

JRN2006Media Law and Ethics3

JRN2001Publication Layout and Design

 or

JRN2005Broadcast Reporting

JRN3001Online Journalism

HMT3001Independent Study Project A

 or

HMT3002Independent Study Project B

plus four from the following: 

CMS1012Introduction to Media Studies

HIS1001Introduction to Australian History

HIS1003World History Since 1500CE

INR1000International Relations in a Globalizing Era

INR1001Global Transitions and Human Security

INR3000Australian Foreign Relations

POL1000Government, Business and Society

POL2000Political and Economic Ideas

POL2001Politics and International Business

Footnotes

1 Formerly JRN2010: Students who have successfully completed JRN2010 should not enrol in JRN1010.

2 Formerly JRN1000: Students who have successfully completed JRN1000 should not enrol in JRN1020.

3 Formerly JRN3006: Students who have successfully completed JRN3006 should not enrol in JRN2006.

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2014 OP/Rank for this program is: 15/67

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.