Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)

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.

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Study location: Sunshine Coast
CRICOS code: 098463C
Commence: Semester 1, Semester 2
Program length (full-time): 3 years
Annual tuition fee 2020: A$24,000
Estimated total tuition fee *: A$72,000

Footnotes

Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
* Estimated tuition fees are based on 2020 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.

Study location QTAC code: Sunshine Coast 011131
Minimum selection threshold: ATAR - 54.55 OP - 18 Rank - 64
USC program code: AR308
Commence: Semester 1, Semester 2
Duration: 3 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode: Blended learning
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2020: Commonwealth supported places
Total courses: 32
Total units: 288

Student profile: Explore the likely peer cohort in the student profile data
Program coordinator: Dr Elizabeth (Jane) Stephens

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

What will I study?

Select your location, starting year and starting semester below to display your program structure and a recommended study sequence.

The recommended study sequence ONLY represents the CURRENT program structure. Students MUST follow their commencing structure and use this recommended study sequence to guide enrolment.

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Program structure

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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 Internship 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
CMN313 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
CMN330 Newsroom

Elective courses (8) 96 units

Select 8 elective courses (96 units) from the undergraduate elective course options. 3 electives (36 units) must be developing and graduate level (200/300 coded) courses. Students are strongly encouraged to use their electives to complete courses in the available Communication disciplines.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 288

Recommended study sequences

In order to graduate you must:

Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) 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

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