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Journalism

Fremantle, Sydney, Australia

Bachelors / 36 months

30015 $ / years

Overview

Are you interested in communications and a career in journalism? The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Bachelor of Communications & Media with a Major in Journalism is a dynamic and cutting-edge degree that teaches you practical and critical skills in print, radio, television, video and online journalism. Along the way, you also learn about the diverse theories that underpin modern journalism practice and your legal and ethical obligations as a journalist and develop the confidence to gain employment in the exciting but constantly evolving field of media and communications. Contact us today to find out more information.


Why study this major?

  • Media and communications is a growing area with strong future employment growth expected. There are no limits to opportunities for graduates of this degree because your skills can be used across many industries. Skills such as the ability to research, analyse, interpret, and problem-solving are just what is needed in the flexible workplace of the 21st century. The ability to skillfully use technology to get messages out to audiences will make you a valued and sought-after employee or perhaps an entrepreneur. Communications specialists are needed in all organisations.
  • If you want to embark on a media career, our journalism Major provides the practical skills and theoretical background to set you apart from the crowd.  The program covers all genres of news reporting and the chance to gain skills in digital marketing. It includes journalism's diverse theories and practices, including your legal and ethical obligations.
  • Journalism can be studied as a Major in the Bachelor of Communications & Media or a Major in a Bachelor of Arts. The Bachelor of Communication & Media pathway requires you to complete two compulsory Journalism courses and eight elective Journalism courses, including Feature Writing, Photojournalism, Radio, Digital Photography, Interactive Media and Digital Media Production.
  • Work Integrated Learning: When you study the Journalism Major, you will have the opportunity to complete an internship of approximately 90 hours that will allow you to put the theory into practice in a workplace environment.
  • Graduates find work as journalists, digital marketers, communication consultants, PR advisors, reporters, social media specialists, communications advisors, events coordinators, campaign officers, researchers, photographers, editors, travel writers, videographers and freelance journalists.


Career opportunities

  • Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; the following careers are open to graduates: journalists, digital marketers, communication consultants, PR advisors, reporters, social media specialists, communications advisors, events coordinators, campaign officers, researchers, photographers, editors, travel writers, videographers and freelance journalists.

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