Honours is available
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our facilities reflect industry standards and prepare students for employment in a range of media companies. These include:
Students use state of the art technology to collect and produce news and current affairs to professional standards.
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.
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.
An Honours year is available
Graduate Certificate in Journalism
Graduate Diploma of Journalism [exit point only]
"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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The course consists of 14 core subjects and four restricted electives. The restricted electives are grouped in a way that ensures that a broad educational grounding is maintained in the course while still allowing limited opportunities for vocationally-specific skills development.
An indicative course structure and enrolment pattern are available in the CSU Handbook.
To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:
Previous studies include:
NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.
Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.
Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:
All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.
Acceptable tests for English proficiency
Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:
An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University’s requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.
You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:
CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.
The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.
Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.
Year 12 students are admitted on the basis of their NSW Universities Admission Index (UAI), or interstate equivalent, and assessment of a questionnaire and one prescribed essay (approx. 400 words) which are sent out in October. This information is sent to all UAC applicants. All other applicants are also required to complete the questionnaire and essay.
Please complete in your own handwriting, clearly marking your name on all of the following questions and tasks as requested. Please note no material will be returned, therefore do not provide originals. You can also provide any other information that you think may be relevant to your application.
1. Which secondary school did you attend?
2. Have you undertaken any studies since leaving high school?
3. If you have completed the NSW Higher School Certificate, or its interstate equivalent, indicate:
Note: Provide photocopies of supporting evidence for questions 4, 5 and 6. Please do not send originals as material will not be returned.
4. Have you undertaken work experience relevant to the course you wish to study? If so, specify.
5. State briefly any other experience you have had in areas relevant to your preferred course.
6. Give the names and positions of any people in the communication industry who could support your application.
7. State briefly any other information you think relevant to this application.
8. Non-school leaver applicants: please attach a curriculum vitae.
Applicants should attach copies of any support materials (for example, references or evidence of relevant work experience) they think will assist their application.
Please write one 400 word essay on the following topic:
Tell us about yourself and why you are interested in a career in a specific
area in the communication sector
Note: Remember to put your name, address and contact details on your essays.
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