Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism)
Develop the skills of a professional journalist and get ready for work in the news media. You’ll learn about feature writing, digital storytelling, and more.
About the Course
Research, write, and report the news. Develop the skills of a professional journalist and get ready for work in the news media. You’ll learn about feature writing, digital storytelling, and more. Get to know media ethics and law. Become a credible and reliable reporter of news.
Course Entry Requirements
- ATAR - 63.00 or equivalent; proof of meeting the English Language Proficiency requirements is also required.
- Completed VET qualifications can be used to derive an ATAR score or Selection Rank which may be used to meet the Entry Requirements for the program.
- Work and Life experience may be used to derive an ATAR score or Selection Rank which may be used to meet the Entry Requirements for the program.
- Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the UniSQ Credit and Exemption Procedure. Claims for credit for previous study should be submitted prior to or at the time of enrolment. Each claim will be assessed on individual merit in line with UniSQ policy.
Course Structure
Recommended study pattern
Year 1 HAC1000 The Skilful Communicator JRN1010 Analysing News and Media JRN1020 The Journalist's Toolkit JRN1030 Reporting the News HAC1001 The Professional Self: Building Career Identity 3 x Electives
Year 2 JRN2009 Feature Writing JRN2100 Digital Storytelling in Journalism JRN2200 News Design and Analytics HAC2000 Digital Worlds: Human Futures 4 x Electives
Year 3 JRN3100 Media Law and Ethics JRN3200 Investigative Journalism HAC3001 The Emerging Professional 5 x Electives
Award requirements
Completion of 24 units as outlined in the Recommended Study Pattern section.
Exit points
Associate Degree of Communication and Media, Diploma of Professional Photography, Diploma of Professional Communication, Diploma of Arts
- Evidence professional knowledge and skills in one or more disciplines which will equip students to be competitive in the regional and global workforce.
- Use creative and critical thinking processes to evaluate multiple sources of evidence, explore new ideas and possibilities, formulate arguments, and apply reasoning and reflection to develop solutions to complex real-world problems.
- Engage independently and collaboratively in informed debates, discussion, and activities to extend and advance effective communication skills in a range of oral, written and digital modes.
- Act as responsible, ethical professionals and global citizens by applying awareness of social responsibility and professional integrity to interactions with other professionals and the wider community.
- Show evidence of skills and capabilities, as well as initiative and resourcefulness, necessary to make a valuable contribution to the professional workplace, and respond to changing industry needs.
- Recognise and apply cultural awareness and tolerance for diversity within team, community and workplace settings.
