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Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) BComm(Journalism)

CSU's Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) covers the gathering, handling and dissemination of information for the mass media and other organisations involved in professional communication.

Honours is available

About the course

The Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) course has been recognised by the University as a Nationally Outstanding course.

This degree covers the gathering, handling and dissemination of information for the mass media and other organisations involved in professional communication in the areas of print, broadcast and online journalism. It is designed and taught to produce industry-ready graduates able to respond to the rapidly changing media environment.

Where it will take you

Graduates work professionally as broadcast and print journalists.

You can work in:

Broadcast Journalism:

Graduates may be employed by metropolitan or regional and interstate radio and television stations. They work in news, current affairs and other program areas.

Print Journalism:

Graduates may be employed by metropolitan or regional newspapers and magazines as writers, researchers, editors, desktop publishers and multimedia journalists.

Course components

The Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) course is made up of 24 subjects.

You will study subjects in areas including: news writing, digital media, media audiences, communication law, media languages and cultures and news production subjects in radio, television, online and print media.

Note: Successful applicants may defer the first year of this course.

Professionals teaching you

The course is taught by dedicated professionals with a wide range of industry experience. They include former Sydney Morning Herald writer Chris McGillion, former ABC Radio editor Harry Dillon, former ABC journalist Kay Nankervis and former WIN News editor Margaret Van Heekeren.

Your course is recognised by industry

The School of Communication at CSU maintains strong industry links and frequently seeks feedback from industry professionals on the quality and relevance of its courses.

The latest facilities

Our facilities reflect industry standards and prepare students for employment in a range of media companies. These include:

Hands-on experience

Students use state of the art technology to collect and produce news and current affairs to professional standards.

Practical experience

Internships of four weeks are taken with major print publishers, radio and television stations. Journalism students also work in the University's community radio station and supply news to the public radio network on a regular basis, and to its companion website. Emphasis is placed on multimedia journalism, as it is becoming standard industry practice.

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points (normally equal to 24 subjects). Unless otherwise permitted by the Course Coordinator, these would normally include at least two Politics subjects.

Further study

An Honours year is available

Graduate Certificate in Journalism

Graduate Diploma of Journalism [exit point only]

Master of Arts (Honours)

Master of Arts (Journalism)

Doctor of Communication

Doctor of Philosophy

Graduate comment

"The practical experience I gained through the on campus radio station, has been invaluable. Through the Journalism course I've been able to make very good industry contacts. I did a one-month internship at Radio National and it looks like I'll be employed there next year. I know I'll be able to move into metro radio in a year or two. The grounding I've received from CSU makes this achievable."

Matthew Martyn-Jones
CSU Graduate

 

 

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