Report on the events and decisions that shape lives
New technologies continuously change the way we consume news and information. To stay relevant, journalists need a strong foundation in both traditional and digital media.
New program commencing 2019. Subject to final approval.
New technologies continuously change the way we consume news and information. To stay relevant, journalists need a strong foundation in both traditional and digital media.
In this program you’ll develop practical skills in print, broadcast, and digital media, along with a strong sense of ethics, and a good writing background to work in any media environment. With a focus on practical learning, you’ll build a portfolio of professional-level work, participate in an internship, and publish and present journalism with industry partners.
In this program you will:
- Learn from industry professionals and study courses in news writing, online journalism, broadcast journalism, feature writing, photography, media law, editing and investigative reporting.
- Take part in radio and television broadcasts, and develop quality print and digital news content for local media.
- Gain first-hand experience in news media through an internship in the media industry.
- Build a portfolio of work to help you land a job in the competitive journalism industry.
- Enjoy studying a quality journalism degree that has a high rate of graduate employment.
Career opportunities:
- Journalist
- Sub-editor
- Online writer
- Feature writer
- Radio journalist
- Television journalist
- Digital content producer
* New program commencing 2019. Subject to final approval.
Program structure
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
CMN101 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship*
CMN106 Contemporary Communication Theory and Trends*
CMN130 Introduction to Journalism
CMN150 Visual Journalism
COR109 Communication and Thought
Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units
CMN202 Screen Production and Editing
CMN228 Media Publishing: Law & Ethics
CMN235 News Writing and Reporting
CMN237 Online Journalism
CMN240 Feature Writing
CMN277 Broadcast Journalism
CMN302 Investigative and Data Journalism
CMN305 News Rounds
CMN312 Industry Project 2: Communication
CMN313 Creativity, Design and Communication Project*
CMN330 Newsroom
Elective courses (8) 96 units
Select 8 elective courses (96 units) from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law) or (Science, Health, Education and Engineering). Students are strongly encouraged to use their electives to complete an additional major or minor.
*New course, subject to final approval
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Program requirements and notes
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses
Program Notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 units per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on Student visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses