Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)

Deakin University

About

The Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) will give you the skills to unearth a great news story, engage with your audience and deliver news across a range of media platforms.

Hone your skills in fast-paced newsrooms, and gain access to sought-after internships that kickstart your career.From day one, you'll have the opportunity to work like a professional journalist.

With the support of our experienced teachers, you’ll learn how to identify, research and plan compelling news and feature stories.Then, you’ll enter industry-standard newsrooms and creative labs to write, edit and publish your stories.

You’ll also explore news reporting across TV, radio and digital media, building specialised skills across each medium that prepare you for a broad range of careers when you graduate.Do you want hands-on real-life newsroom experience while you study?

Structure

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) a student must complete 24 credit points including:

  • 12 credit points of core units
  • 3 course electives from level 1 (List A)
  • 3 course electives from level 2/3 (List B)
  • 6 credit points of electives (at least two must be 2nd or 3rd level)
  • no more than 10 credit points at level 1
  • no fewer than 6 credit points at level 3
  • Academic Integrity AAI018
  • Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

Entry requirements

If you are currently studying Year 12 in 2020 or completed Year 12 in 2018 or 2019 and have not attempted higher education or VET study since, your selection is based on the following.

Prerequisite subjects

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

ATAR

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee selection. Our Admission Criteria and Selection Policy outlines the principles of selection.

Learning outcomes

Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.

outcome type outcome description
Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of journalism through analysing, applying and communicating the key disciplinary principles and concepts.
Communication Demonstrate communication skills in accordance with journalistic standards to be able to conduct interviews, write, produce and present stories for print, broadcast and online media in a style appropriate for the specific publication and audience.
Digital literacy Conduct research for news and current affairs and analyse, synthesise and disseminate information using a range of technologies, including social media, for a variety of local and global audiences.
Critical thinking Select, critically analyse and evaluate information relating to the construction of news stories and demonstrate a critical awareness of different publication styles and media audiences in Australia and internationally.
Problem solving In the context of newsgathering and production, respond to journalistic challenges including unpredictable and sometimes complex problems and situations and generate pragmatic and creative solutions.
Self-management Demonstrate the ability to reflect on knowledge acquisition and skills development and how these relate to career aspirations and the development of a professional identity which is responsive to change in work environments journalistic practice.
Teamwork Work collaboratively and constructively to achieve team goals and foster effective relationships with the team.
Global citizenship Employ relevant legal, ethical and cultural knowledge when engaging in journalistic practice in a range of diverse cultural, social and political environments domestically and internationally.

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