Learn how to report on events and decisions that shape lives.
Gain professional skills and a deep understanding of print, broadcast and digital media. Courses are taught by industry professionals and include news writing, online journalism, feature writing, visual journalism, media law, editing and investigative reporting. Build a portfolio of professional-level published work, with opportunities to participate in an internship to gain industry experience and industry-integrated projects. Select a minor in another discipline to broaden the degree and enhance career opportunities.
- 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.
Gain professional skills and a deep understanding of print, broadcast and digital media. Courses are taught by industry professionals and include news writing, online journalism, feature writing, visual journalism, media law, editing and investigative reporting. Build a portfolio of professional-level published work, with opportunities to participate in an internship to gain industry experience and industry-integrated projects. Select a minor in another discipline to broaden the degree and enhance career opportunities.
Career opportunities
Journalism (all media), photojournalism, sub-editing, online writing, feature writing, multimedia, travel writing, corporate communications, technical writing in areas such as science and medicine.
Program structure
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 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses (6)
4 required courses:
BUS102 Introduction to Economics
CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
CMN130 Introduction to Journalism
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
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 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN214 Computer-Assisted Reporting
CMN227 News Rounds
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN237 Online Journalism
CMN240 Feature Writing
CMN249 Advanced News Reporting
CMN256 Research into Journalism
CMN272 Industry Research Project (Journalism)
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)
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