Make your footprint in the world of news.
Create a name for yourself in media to get published and kick start your career in journalism. Our journalism degree produces journalists with a strong sense of ethics, practical skills in print, broadcast and digital media, and a good writing background to work in any news environment.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Create a name for yourself in media to get published and kick start your career in journalism. Our journalism degree produces journalists with a strong sense of ethics, practical skills in print, broadcast and digital media, and a good writing background to work in any news environment.
Our teaching staff are industry professionals, and offer you personal attention, learn your strengths and help you grow. Learn to take part in live radio and television news and develop quality print and digital news for local media. You’ll get first-hand experience in the world of news media through your internship. Your internship is organised for you by USC and consists of 20 days in a news agency.
Our graduates have interned at news outlets including ABC Radio Coast FM, Channel 7, WIN, Courier Mail, and the Sunshine Coast Daily. Throughout your program, you’ll build your journalism portfolio and publish stories through the Suncoast Times. You’ll graduate with a portfolio of digital work to land a job in the competitive journalism industry.
Career opportunities
Journalism, photo-journalism, sub-editing, online writing, feature writing, radio journalism, television journalism, video production, sports journalism, travel writing, corporate communications, technical writing, media business, documentary making.
Program structure
Introductory courses (4)
CMN104 Creative Writing and Editing for e-Publication
CMN130 Professional Creative Writing Practice A: The Industry
CMN150 Professional Creative Writing Practice B: Industry Engagement
COR109 Critical Social Theory: Power, Critique and Praxis
Advanced courses (12)
CMN213 Collective Critical Practice: Developmental Approaches
CMN214 Critical Practice: Self Determination and Social Change
CMN227 Families: challenges, critique and change
CMN277 Engaging effectively with culturally diverse people
CMN228 Masters of Social Work Field Education 1
CMN235 Engaging Effectively with Aboriginal People
CMN237 Critical Reflection: Practice and Research
CMN240 Advocacy and Leadership in Social Policy Contexts
CMN249 Critical Social Work in Health
CMN306 Advanced Social Research
CMN307 Master of Social Work Field Education 2
CMN330 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success
Minor courses (4) ^
Complete a minor (4 courses) from one of the following areas:
Drama
Criminology
Economics
e-Media Design
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Health
Graphic Design
Health Promotion
Digital Photographic Practice
Politics and International Relations
Public Relations
Sports Studies
Sustainability
^ Students undertaking the Bachelor of Journalism as part of the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Journalism are not required to complete a minor.
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 elective courses, from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 4 required introductory level (100 coded) courses.
- Complete 12 required advanced level (200/300 coded) courses.
- Complete a minimum of 1 minor (4 courses).
- Complete 4 elective courses.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses, including the core course.
- Register any selected Majors or Minors with your Faculty.
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 Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Faculty 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.