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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Journalism (217JA.1)
Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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68.00 | On campus |
4.0 years | |
Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Arts and Communications |
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Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 |
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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On campus |
4.0 years | ||
Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Arts and Communications |
077615K | |
Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Become a journalist and specialise in an area you’re passionate about
Become a qualified journalist while enhancing your degree with a broad education in the liberal arts. Harness your spirit of inquiry with professional skills in media and communication and enrich your career opportunities.
Combine a Bachelor of Arts with a Bachelor of Communication in Journalism at UC to:
- gain a professional qualification in Journalism
- combine communication and media studies with journalistic skills
- have the study flexibility to acquire broad academic knowledge
- specialise in divergent areas to further enhance your employment prospects including; politics & International Relations, Sports Management, Science, Marketing, Law and Society and many more.
Study opportunities
- Industry placements are available for you to experience working in a professional newsroom.
- UC's strategic location in the national capital close to the parliamentary press gallery offers you specialised learning opportunities.
- You can exit the course early with a single degree:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Communication in Journalism.
Career opportunities
This double degree promises outstanding employment opportunities in:
- National media companies
- radio and television
- general and specialist magazines
- the publishing arms of large corporations
- new and emerging media
- press office and media liaison positions.
Professional accreditation
None
Normal UC admission requirements to an undergraduate course.
Additional admission requirements
Refer to individual courses.
Assumed knowledge
Refer to individual courses
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Journalism (217JA) | 96 credit points
- Select 1 of the following options:
- This option is only for students in the Bachelor of Social Science.
- This option is for students who are NOT in the Bachelor of Social Science.
- Students must select at least 6 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- Students must select at least 6 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- Students must select at least 6 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- The units in Option C are no longer offered however students who have previously completed them can count them towards this Major.
- Students must select at least 6 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- Students must select at least 9 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- Students must select at least 12 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- Students undertaking the Minor in Human Rights and Social Justice must select units that are not part of that minor.
- Students can select a maximum of 3 credit points at Level 2 from the Part C units.
- Students can select a maximum of 3 credit points at Level 2 from the Part C units.
- Students can select a maximum of 3 credit points at Level 2 from the Part C units.
- Any language sequence
- Any language sequence
- Any language sequence
- To complete this Major students must pass at least 6 credit points at Level 3.
- Students may select no more than 9 credit points at Level 2 from the Restricted Choice units.
- Students may select no more than 6 credit points at Level 2 from the Part A units.
- Students may select no more than 3 credit points at Level 2 from the Restricted Choice units.
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- Students choosing to undertake the 24 credit point Major must be enrolled in the Human Nutrition degree course or have permission from the Convener of the Major.
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion.
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- 1. From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- 2. From Semester 1 2018 unit 4977 Introduction to Business Law is no longer offered. Students complete unit 11220 Business Law.
- Must complete either two 18 credit point Arts Majors or one 18 credit point Arts Major and one 18 credit point Professional Major.
- Unit Levels: In selecting electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Note:- Must pass 12 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a Minor or as individual units.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Arts Major 1 Unit
Semester 2
Arts Major 1 Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Arts Major 2/Professional Major Unit
Arts Major 1 Unit
Semester 2
Arts Major 1 Unit
Arts Major 2/Professional Major Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Arts Major 2/Professional Major Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Arts Major 2/Professional Major Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Arts Major 1 Unit
Arts Major 2/Professional Major Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Arts Major 2/Professional Major Unit
Arts Major 1 Unit
Course duration
Standard eight semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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To provide students with a flexible preparation for many areas of vocational and professional employment, as well as the broad perspective required for informed citizenship through an in-depth understanding of three discipline areas. The course aims to equip students with a range of skills necessary for being an independent thinker, and to improve your ability to deal confidently and effectively with complex reasoning, argumentation and divergent thinking. Further, the course aims to develop students' capacities to analyse and evaluate complex arguments, to construct strong and convincing arguments and to communicate those arguments effectively. It also aims to develop skills needed for idea generation and creative problem solving. The course provides foundation units in the first year to develop all the essential generic skills as listed in the UC Generic Skills Policy. The UC Generic Skills are also developed across the three Majors. While some units in some Majors focus on a few of the Generic Skills, by the completion of a Major, all the skills have been developed. These skills are developed in a general (Foundation units) and discipline specific way (Majors and Open Electives). The course also provides open electives from any discipline within the University of Canberra. |
1. Communication: The ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries. 2. Analysis and inquiry: The ability to gather information, and to analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way. 3. Problem solving: The ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; to identify and analyse problems then formulate and implement solutions. 4. Working independently and with others: The ability to plan their own work, be self-directed, and use interpersonal skills and attitudes to work collaboratively. 5. Professionalism and social responsibility: The capacity and intention to use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefit of others and the environment. |
1. Produce a range of content to media industry standards. 2. Demonstrate production and presentation techniques in broadcast, print and online environments to industry standard. 3. Demonstrate an ability to apply the journalistic and communication theories which underpin journalism practice. 4. Develop analytical and critical thinking skills, and apply them to journalistic practice. 5. An understanding of the theoretical principles of communication in society. 6. Understand and apply media research methods. 7. Understanding of the role of the media in society and the impact of journalism on public debate. In particular, understand the rapid changes currently occurring in media industries. 8. Understand and apply the legal and ethical principles of contemporary journalism. 9. Experience in a professional journalism or media environment through a compulsory internship. Develop generic communication and personal presentation skills to equip graduates for success in professional life. |
1. Communication: The ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries. 2. Analysis and inquiry: The ability to gather information, and to analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way. 3. Problem solving: The ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; to identify and analyse problems then formulate and implement solutions. 4. Working independently and with others: The ability to plan their own work, be self-directed, and use interpersonal skills and attitudes to work collaboratively. 5. Professionalism and social responsibility: The capacity and intention to use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefit of others and the environment. |
Majors
- Major in Communication Studies (MJ0216)
- Major in Journalism (MJ0217)
- Major in Human Nutrition (MJ0051)
- Major in Sport Business (MJ0154)
- Major in Community Studies (MJ0026)
- Major in Applied Economics (MJ0005)
- Major in Marketing (MJ0089)
- Major in Financial Services (MJ0040)
- Major in Journalism Studies (MJ0072)
- Major in Community Development (MJ0027)
- Major in Event Management (MJ0126)
- Major in Counselling Studies (MJ0029)
- Major in Applied Statistics (MJ0007)
- Major in Managing Human Resources (MJ0087)
- Major in Advertising (18cp) (MJ0227)
- Major in Sport Management (MJ0113)
- Major in Accounting (MJ0002)
- Major in Service Management (MJ0153)
- Major in Psychology: An Introduction (MJ0068)
- Major in Information Systems (MJ0059)
- Major in Management, Governance & Policy (MJ0085)
- Major in Integrated Environmental Management (MJ0060)
- Major in Tourism Management (MJ0123)
- Major in Architecture History and Theory (MJ0177)
- Major in Spanish (Intermediate-Advanced) (MJ0111)
- Major in Japanese (Beginning) (MJ0071)
- Major in Politics and International Relations (MJ0173)
- Major in Design Environments (MJ0285)
- Major in Media Arts (MJ0149)
- Major in Interior Architecture and Technology (MJ0167)
- Major in English Language and Literature (MJ0038)
- Major in Language Studies (MJ0079)
- Major in Museum Studies (MJ0176)
- Major in Japanese (Intermediate-Advanced) (MJ0070)
- Major in Japanese (Continuing) (MJ0069)
- Major in Justice Studies (MJ0147)
- Major in Law and Society (MJ0080)
- Major in Digital Design and Production (MJ0182)
- Major in Literary Studies (MJ0084)
- Major in Chinese (Intermediate-Advanced) (MJ0017)
- Major in Chinese (Beginning) (MJ0018)
- Major in Storytelling (MJ0171)
- Major in Communication and Media Studies (MJ0138)
- Major in Intercultural Communication (MJ0291)
- Major in Spanish (Beginning) (MJ0112)
- Major in Chinese (Continuing) (MJ0016)
- Major in International Studies (MJ0128)
- Major in Gender and Diversity (MJ0044)
- Major in Sociology and Social Policy (MJ0106)
- Major in Creative Writing (MJ0030)
- Major in Spanish (Continuing) (MJ0110)
- Major in Politics & Government (MJ0093)
- Major in Media Arts and Scriptwriting (MJ0090)
- Major in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (MJ0120)
- Major in Cultural Heritage Practice (MJ0140)
- Major in Political Communication (MJ0127)
- Major in National Security (MJ0174)
- Major in Law and Technology (MJ0081)
- Major in Indigenous Studies (MJ0180)
- Major in Design Communications (MJ0286)
Awards
Award | Official abbreviation |
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Bachelor of Arts | BA |
Bachelor of Communication in Journalism | BComm Jnl |
Honours
Refer to individual courses.
Enquiries
Student category | Contact details |
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Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
Current and Commencing Students | Email FAD.Student@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727 |
