MDDU-JOURN v.2 Journalism Double Degree Major (BA/BCom)
Curtin University
About
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
This double degree major provides an opportunity to develop the ability to research, prepare and publish news and current affairs stories across media. Students develop skills in professional journalism and will get an opportunity to publish on a variety of media platforms including online, radio and on television.
Structure
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMS1003 | v.2 | Culture to Cultures | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| JOUR1000 | v.2 | Introduction to Journalism - Writing | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 50.0 |
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOUR1001 | v.2 | Introduction to Journalism - Broadcast | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | |||
| 50.0 |
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOUR2005 | v.2 | Media Law and Ethics | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| JOUR2000 | v.1 | Radio News | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| 50.0 |
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOUR2003 | v.1 | News Writing and Reporting | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| JOUR2002 | v.2 | Video News | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 50.0 |
YEAR 3
| Code | Version | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| SELECT ELECTIVES TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 |
YEAR 4
| Code | Version | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| SELECT ELECTIVES TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 |
YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOUR3009 | v.1 | Multimedia News Production | 7.5 | 25.0 |
| 25.0 |
YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOUR3010 | v.1 | Journalism Major Project | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 25.0 |
OPTIONS TO SELECT FROM IN YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NETS1000 | v.2 | Digital Culture and Everyday Life | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| HIST1000 | v.1 | Legacies of Empire | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| ANTH1001 | v.2 | Society and Culture in a Globalising World | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| NETS1001 | v.1 | Web Communications | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| PWRP1003 | v.1 | Writing, Rhetoric and Persuasion | 3.0 | 25.0 |
OPTIONS TO SELECT FROM IN YEAR 3
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOUR3011 | v.1 | Advanced Radio News | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| JOUR3005 | v.1 | Feature Writing | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| JOUR3001 | v.1 | Journalism Industry Placement | 8.0 | 25.0 |
| JOUR3002 | v.1 | Presentation for Broadcast | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| GRDE2027 | v.1 | Photography Contexts and Practice | 3.0 | 25.0 |
OPTIONS TO SELECT FROM IN YEAR 4
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOUR3011 | v.1 | Advanced Radio News | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| JOUR3005 | v.1 | Feature Writing | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| JOUR3001 | v.1 | Journalism Industry Placement | 8.0 | 25.0 |
| JOUR3002 | v.1 | Presentation for Broadcast | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| GRDE2027 | v.1 | Photography Contexts and Practice | 3.0 | 25.0 |
Institution
