Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism)
With a Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism) from University of Canberra, you’ll be on the path to an exciting journalistic future. With unrivalled opportunities due to the unique Canberra location and proximity to the Parliament House Press Gallery, you’ll study the art of storytelling and learn how to tell true, accurate and intriguing stories about our world.
Duration
3 years
Starting Date
February, August
Tuition Fee
$AUD 28,000 per year
Location
Canberra, Australia
CRICOS Code: 095567G
Admission Requirements
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Band: 6
The program
You’ll explore how to research, produce, publish and promote news across a range of different media, and develop your editorial judgement and leadership ability by working in teams to publish your original stories in print, on-air and online.
Topics studied include traditional reporting, digital curation, content creation and freelancing. You’ll graduate with the full suite of in-demand skills which will allow you to produce engaging quality journalism in a multi-platform media environment.
Study a Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism) from University of Canberra and you will:
- appreciate and critique the role of public interest journalism in society
- work flexibly, collaboratively and autonomously in deadline-driven environments
- instinctively adopt communication technologies in the production of journalism
- become a confident professional storyteller with the ability to work locally, regionally and internationally
- apply the highest standards of professionalism expected of journalists.
Courses Included
- Professional Orientation (Communication and Media)
- Professional Practice: Work Integrated Learning
- The Art and Power of Communication
- Digital Media Fundamentals
- Producing Credible Communication
- Engaging Audiences
- Professional Evidence (Communication and Media)
Career Opportunities
- Journalist (newspaper, magazine, radio, television and online)
- Communications officer
- Editor
- Producer
- Media adviser
- Social media coordinator
- Online community manager
- Digital campaigner
- Content creator and marketer
- Social entrepreneur
- Digital editor/curator
- Multi-platform content creator
- Videographer/photographer/podcaster
- Professional writer
Interested? Get started today!
University of Canberra, ACT 2601 Australia, Switchboard +61 2 6201 5111
CRICOS number: University of Canberra / University of Canberra College #00212K,
The University of Canberra is located on Ngunnawal Country