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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: 065100B
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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APM Student Jess Lourigan

Jess Lourigan
Graduate, APM Training Institute, Advanced Diploma of Marketing specialising in Public Relations.
Current student, APM College of Business and Communication, Bachelor of Business (Public Relations).

There were many things that attracted me to APM – the accelerated course structure, on internship placement within the public relations industry, and the fact that students are taught by practicing industry professionals.

I really appreciated the way the college offered students great opportunities to network and make valuable contacts. Plus the fact that the college is strongly linked to the Public Relations Institute of Australia – that was extremely important to me.

I want to complete my APM College degree and ultimately gain my Masters in Communications. Long-term I see myself running my own consultancy. Anything is possible with an APM qualification!

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