Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Journalism
Award abbreviation: BJourn
QTAC code: 011131
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic 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.

Highlights

• 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

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, on-line 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.

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

• Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
• Select the program in which you are enrolled.
• Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.

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.

Program structure

Core courses: (2)
Complete 2 core courses—ONE in your first semester and ONE in your second semester.

Select 2 core courses from:

Required introductory courses: (6)

Plus select (1) one introductory level course other than Communication from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Plus select (1) one introductory level course from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education.

Required advanced courses: (10)

Elective courses: (6)
Select 6 elective courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

TOTAL UNITS 288

Enquiries

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259

Program Leader
Dr Folker Hanusch
Tel: +61 7 5430 2852
Email: fhanusch@usc.edu.au

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