Bachelor Of Communication
Bachelor Of Communication
To work in today's environment, journalists need to be tech-savvy with the ability to multi-task. Find out how to combine traditional journalism with new technology to pioneer a journalism career for the future.
The Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) is for emerging and existing journalists wishing to upgrade or broaden their qualifications. It also targets people working in other sectors, and those recent school leavers wanting to master the basic principles and practices of journalism.
This degree redefines the journalist role in the media and communications sector. It provides emerging journalists with thorough grounding on how to manage media production projects, research, conduct interviews and write journalistic content for media. Practical experience is gained through industry placement and an up-to-date perspective of the present and future media is explored to prepare for the new media age.
| Course Qualification | 2011 Intakes | FEE HELP Available |
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Bachelor of Business (Journalism) |
March, July and October |
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| Course Duration | Study Options | Campus Locations |
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2 years full-time, 4 years part-time |
Australian Students: |
Sydney |
Entry requirements for this course.
Day in the Life of a Journalist
Journalists write and edit news reports, commentaries and stories for newspapers, magazines, web, radio and TV. With an interest in current affairs, they interview people and attend events to gather information and research to write fair and balanced stories. To work as a broadcaster or in news production they need to write clear, concise and accurate material quickly and must be able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Global Opportunities
Journalism roles are as varied as the stories around us. This degree specifically prepares you for a role as:
- Cadet Journalists
- News Reporters/Readers
- TV Journalists/Researchers/Producers/Presenters
- Radio Presenters/Journalists/Announcers/DJs/Producers
- Feature Writers
- Magazine/Newspaper Editors.
Course Units
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


