APM's Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
The Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) has been developed to enable emerging journalists to understand the role and nature of the media and communications sector. This course will develop and create new skills expanding your knowledge and experience. You will learn to manage media production projects, research, conduct interviews and write journalistic content for media.
| CRICOS Course Code: | 071680E |
| Duration: | 6 study periods, 2 years full‑time , 4 years part‑time |
| Intakes: | March(Sydney Only) July and October |
| Location: | North Sydney and Brisbane campuses |
| FEE-HELP: | Available for Australian students |
| Study options for Australian students: | Full-time, part-time, and mixed mode |
| Study options for overseas students: | Full-time |
| Entry requirements: | Completion of year 12 with a minimum ATAR of 63.40 or UAI of 60.00 (or equivalent) and for overseas students an IELTS of 7.0 academic (minimum score of 6.5 in writing). You may be required to participate in a phone or face-to-face interview. |
Graduate Outcomes
- Cadet Journalists
- News Reporters/Readers
- TV Journalists/Researchers/Producers/Presenters
- Radio Presenters/Journalists/Announcers/DJs/Producers
- Feature Writers
- Magazine/Newspaper Editors.
Course Outline
Level 100
- COM101 Comparative Media Spheres
- COM102 Media Research and Interviewing
- COM103 Writing and Thinking about News
- COM104 Sound, Vision and News
- COM105 Online Media
- COM106 Media Studies
- Elective 1 Level 100 Approved Study*
- Elective 2 Level 100 Approved Study*
Level 200
- COM201 Audio Feature Production
- COM202 Audiovisual Feature Production
- PRN202 Introduction to Public Relations Writing
- COM203 Feature Writing
- COM204 Editing and Design
- IND201 Industry Engagement
- Elective 1 Level 200 Approved Study**
- Elective 2 Level 200 Approved Study**
Level 300
- COM301 Legal and Ethical Issues in Media
- COM302 Media Project
- COM303 Media Futures
- IND301 Industry Placement
- Elective 1 Level 300 Approved Study***
- Elective 2 Level 300 Approved Study***
Elective Subjects
- PRN101 Understanding Public Relations
- IND101 Industry Practices
- PRN201 Public Relations Strategy
- PRN202 Introduction to Public Relations Writing
- PRN203 Issues Management
- PRN301 International Public Relations
- PRN302 Advanced Public Relations Writing
Elective subject selections made at 100 and 200 levels should take into account the prerequisites of electives at 200 and 300 levels. Please contact a Course and Careers Advisor for more information.
*Students can choose from these electives or any other Level 100 subject from the Bachelor of Business program. These courses are subject to availability as not all subjects are offered at all times
**Students can choose from these electives or any other Level 200 subject from the Bachelor of Business program. These courses are subject to availability as not all subjects are offered at all times
***Students can choose from these electives or any other Level 300 subject from the Bachelor of Business program. These courses are subject to availability as not all subjects are offered at all times
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