Bachelor of Sport Studies / Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Sport Studies / Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) is a double degree combining expertise in two of the fastest growing areas in contemporary society, the media and the sport and recreation industries.

The double degree covers the core subjects of both the Bachelor of Sport Studies and the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) to provide students with expertise in both these areas. Students are able to undertake Journalism subjects with either a Broadcast Journalism or Print Journalism emphasis.

Professional experience

Professional practice sessions are scheduled which offer opportunities to apply knowledge and skills gained from the academic components to real-life work situations. Placements in health, corporate and community wellness settings, exercise science and recreation and media agencies bring students into direct contact with professional workers in these fields.

Additional admission requirements

• Literacy requirement
• National Criminal Record Clearance

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.