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Mt Lawley - Delivery Mode:
On-campus
- Location:
Joondalup
Mt Lawley - Study Mode:
Full-time
Part-time - Delivery Mode:
On-campus - Duration:
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time - Faculty:
Education and Arts - School:
Communications and Arts - Code:
Y43 - CRICOS:
060866G - Indicative ATAR (TER):
55
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Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Communications
Major In Journalism
In a world awash with spin, the practice of high quality journalism has never been more important.
This journalism major covers writing and research skills, working in audio, video and online environments and the legal and ethical frameworks of the profession.
Students can also study specialist areas such as politics, science, health, business and sports reporting.
Additional Information
Professional Recognition
This major is accredited by the Journalism Education Association of Australia (JEAA).
Related careers
Journalist, Copywriter, Online Reporter, Producer, Presenter, Press Secretary, Film Critic
Major structure
This unitset structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
In a world awash with spin, the practice of high quality journalism has never been more important. This journalism major covers writing and research skills, working in audio, video and online environments, and the legal and ethical frameworks of the profession. Students can also study specialist areas such as politics, science, health, business and sports reporting. The course is accredited by the Journalism Education Association of Australia (JEAA), and successful students regularly win national journalism awards and work in major news organisations around Western Australia.
Students may commence Level Two units of their Major in the first and second semesters of enrolment, but are advised to complete JOU2111 (Introduction to Journalism) first.
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOU2103 | Media Law and Ethics | 15 | |
| JOU2107 | Political Journalism | 15 | |
| JOU2111 | Introduction to Journalism | 15 | |
| BRO2000 | Radio Newsroom | 15 | |
| JOU3205 | Newsroom Journalism | 15 | |
| Plus select 45 credit points (3 units) from the following: | |||
| JOU3110 | Freelance Journalism | 15 | |
| BRO3000 | TV Journalism | # | 15 |
| CMM3104 | Professional Placement 1 | * | 15 |
| JOU2106 | Sports Journalism | 15 | |
| JOU2108 | Science Journalism | 15 | |
| JOU3109 | Business Journalism | 15 | |
| JOU3113 | Health Journalism | 15 | |
* This unit can only be taken in consultation with the course coordinator # BRO3000 (Television Journalism) is not available to students intending to study the Journalism Major as part of the Bachelor of Writing.
Recommended Electives
It is recommended that students intending to study the Journalism Major select Foundation Program electives from the following:
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRO1000 | iTalk@ECU: Presentation Skills | 15 | |
| CMM1104 | Writing for the Media | 15 | |
| CSV1103 | Interpersonal and Helping Skills | 15 | |
| FAV1101 | Introduction to Digital Video | 15 | |
This major can also be studied in the following courses: