1997 Postgraduate Handbook

Master of Arts (Communication) - Journalism

Fees apply.

The course is designed for graduates of any discipline who wish to gain a professional qualification in journalism. The course aims to prepare students for entry-level positions in journalism.

Enrolment through

Bathurst campus

Study mode

On campus

Normal course duration

Full-time 1.5 years (3 sessions)*
The final session subject (Journalism Project) can be taken part-time over a full year.

Course requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 96 subject points taken as the equivalent of eight 8-point subjects and a major project of 32 subject points equivalent to a dissertation.

All students must complete:

• two foundation theory subjects designed to provide the necessary background and context for news and public affairs reporting;
• one specialist subject detailing aspects of media law and ethics as they affect professional journalism practice;
• four specialist subjects in journalism designed to prepare students for entry level positions in journalism and public affairs reporting in both public and commercial media;
• a seminar subject which examines problems and issues confronting journalism practice and involves a major research paper and seminar presentation;

• and
  • a journalism project of thirty two subject points, comprising a major series of news stories and features either for print or broadcast media and examining a significant social, cultural or political trend in Australia or overseas.

Course structure

Session 1 (Autumn)

• JRN512 Broadcast Journalism
• JRN513 Print Journalism
• JRN505 Journalism & Current Affairs
• JRN503 Journalism and Society

Session 2 (Spring)

• JRN514 Advanced Broadcast Journalism
• JRN515 Advanced Print Journalism
• JRN504 Journalism, Law & Ethics
• JRN506 Seminar in Journalism

Session 3 (Autumn)

• JRN500 Journalism Project*
• JRN507 Journalism Project (part-time)*
  

*Students can complete the Journalism Project full-time in one session or part-time over two sessions

Inquiries

Course Coordinator
Mr Roger Patching
School of Communication
Telephone: (063) 38 4539 or (063) 38 4524
Facsimile: (063) 38 4409
Email: rpatching@csu.edu.au

Last Revised: 25 November 1996.