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Bachelor of Journalism

  • 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 Advanced News Reporting
COR110 Feature Writing
COR111 Research into Journalism

Introductory courses (6)

4 required courses:
BUS102 Economics for Business
CMN102
CMN130 News and Reporting
INT140

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
CMN214
CMN227
CMN228 Media Law and Ethics
CMN235
CMN237
CMN240 Feature Writing
CMN249
CMN256
CMN272

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:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR109 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Introductory courses (6)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BUS102 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
CMN102 Communication and Thought
CMN130 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
INT140 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

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)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
CMN235 Introduction to Economics
CMN237 Communication Theory and Practice
CMN213 Introduction to Journalism
CMN228 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
CMN214 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN227 Online Journalism
CMN249 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN240 The Writer and the Law
CMN256 Computer-Assisted Reporting
CMN272 News Rounds

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

 

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