The Bachelor of Journalism recommended study sequence is for students commencing in the current semester.
Students must select 1 minor from those listed below:
Minors
Creative Advertising
Creative Writing
Criminology
Digital Photographic Practice
Drama
Economics
e-Media Design
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Health
Graphic Design
Health Promotion
Indigenous Studies
Marketing
Politics and International Relations
Public Relations
Social Media
Screen and Media Studies
Sports Studies
Sustainability
Year 1
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Communication and Thought | |||
| CMN104 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries | |||
| CMN130 Introduction to Journalism |
PLUS select 1 introductory level (100 coded) course from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN150 Visual Journalism | |||
| CMN235 News Writing and Reporting | |||
| CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| CMN228 Media Publishing: Law & Ethics |
Year 2
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN249 Television & Video Journalism | |||
| CMN277 Radio Journalism |
PLUS select 1 course from your chosen minor.
PLUS select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN237 Online Journalism | |||
| CMN240 Feature Writing |
PLUS select 1 course from your chosen minor.
PLUS select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN302 Investigative and Data Journalism | |||
| CMN330 Newsroom |
PLUS select 1 course from your chosen minor.
PLUS select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN305 News Rounds | |||
| CMN306 Professional Journalism Practice A | |||
| CMN307 Professional Journalism Practice B |
PLUS select 1 course from your chosen minor.