Bachelor of Arts (Politics & Journalism)

By blending the study of politics and journalism into a single degree, graduates of this Bachelor of Arts program are equipped to pursue a career in politics, public relations or the media.

The Bachelor of Arts (Politics & Journalism) includes Australian political theory with hands-on experience of various forms of media, so that you will become comfortable working in radio, television, print, video and digital formats.

Core Curriculum

• CORE1001 Logos I
• CORE1002 Logos II
• CORE1003 Logos III

Year One

• ARTS1000 Academic Writing, Communication and Research

• POLI1001 Politics, Democracy and Governance in Australia

• COMM1420 Introduction to Journalism

• HIST1000 A History of Western Civilisation

• POLI1000 Introduction to World Politics

• COMM1060 Media and Society

Year Two

• COMM2340 Journalism: Theory and Practice
• COMM3700 Radio OR COMM2330 Journalism for Television and Video

Year Three

• POLI3003 Setting the Agenda: The Media and Politics
• BUSN2580 Introduction to Public Relations
• COMM3050 Media Ethics and Law
• COMM3060 Online Newsroom OR COMM3008 Communications Internship

Electives

• FIVE (5) Politics & International Relations electives
• TWO (2) approved Journalism electives
• TWO (2) other upper level elective units offered by the School of Arts & Sciences (undertaken during years two and/or three)

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations.

Please note: The availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements outlined at admission requirements. These include those relating to age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly – your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

• HSC Performance Band Results with a Band 4 in English, a minimum average of Bands 4s and an overall minimum average HSC mark of 70% in HSC Category A Courses (or Interstate equivalent). Applicants must be eligible for an ATAR or OP; or
• Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24.

Applicants with Higher Education Study

• Other University Studies completed at undergraduate level or higher. A minimum number of 2 successfully completed subjects; or
• Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University.

Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

• Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants with relevant work and life experience who left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then may seek admission on the basis of:

• Their experience. ‘Experience’ could include a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as Mature Age entry, relevant professional experience, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study. Evidence must be provided as to the type and duration or employment (minimum of two years) in a relevant industry. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required.
• STAT – Scores of 150 in the Multiple Choice and Written English sections are required.
• Higher School Certificate (HSC) (or equivalent) results if these have been completed within the last 5 years.