MJRU-JOURN v.2 Journalism Major (BA)

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.

The Journalism major forges a strong link between the theoretical and practical work of journalism. It combines professional outcomes, scholarship, creativity, technological skills and intellectually rewarding academic study with an emphasis on deeper understandings, and allows students to undertake innovative, cutting-edge project work. Students will have the opportunity to develop abilities to research, prepare and publish journalistic stories across the media. Skills are developed in professional journalism and there are opportunities to publish on a variety of media platforms including online, radio and on television. The course also allows for students to incorporate studies in related media areas, such as screen arts, design, social sciences and in other disciplines across the University. Students studying Journalism as their primary major will study their first year with the STRU-BAMCC Media, Culture and Creative Arts First Year Stream.

Major Overview Note

Students choosing this major within the Bachelor of Arts degree may also choose a second major or an elective stream. Choosing a second major allows students to study in an additional discipline area. Choosing an elective stream allows students to undertake further study in the discipline of their first major or choose from a variety of units from around the University.

Major/Stream Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. identify, explain and apply key disciplinary concepts in Journalism

2. integrate theory and creative practice; conceive, develop and evaluate news content and media production

3. access and evaluate the sources, authority and relevance of information, and synthesise key facts, themes, and ideas in creating journalism

4. communicate ideas to a range of audiences and in a variety of media

5. use technologies to communicate effectively and develop journalistic skills

6. engage with new forms of journalism and ensure an ongoing commitment to reflective practice

7. acknowledge the interrelationship between local, national, and global perspectives and the impact of these on journalism and the media

8. demonstrate respect for cultural diversity in professional life

9. work independently and collaboratively within the ethical and legal parameters relevant to journalism in the pursuit of excellence

Duration and Availability

This major is available to international students studying in Australia on a study visa.

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2

OPTIONS TO SELECT FROM IN YEAR 3