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| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 60 | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Arts and Communications |
363025 | |
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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.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Arts and Communications |
087834E | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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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.
Work in the fast-changing world of media
The media industry is currently undergoing profound and rapid change. At UC we’ll prepare you for a career in mainstream media, as well as new and emerging formats.
Based on a solid foundation of journalistic writing and research, this degree teaches you skills to diversify into areas such as content marketing, social and digital campaigning and creative writing.
Study a Bachelor of Journalism at UC and you will:
- create short and feature length journalistic and creative writing pieces
- produce feature-rich written, audio, video, social and other online media content
- develop production and presentation techniques in traditional broadcast, print, audio and video
- develop online campaign skills to engage and mobilise the public
- develop analytical and critical thinking skills
- apply journalistic and communication theories
- understand the role of the media in society and the impact of journalism on public debate
- understand and apply the ethical and legal principles of contemporary media practice.
Work-integrated learning
UC’s strategic location in the national capital, close to national institutions such as Parliament House and its press gallery, will be to your advantage. You will undertake a four-week internship in a local media organisation and practice your skills in our online newsroom, studio and digital campaigning production hub as a journalist, producer and editor.
Career opportunities
- Print, radio, television and online journalist
- Communications officer
- Editor and producer
- Media advisor
- Social media coordinator
- Online community manager
- Digital campaigner
- Content creator and marketer
- Social entrepreneur
Course specific information
The Bachelor of Journalism offers a range of cutting edge specialisations as alternative exit awards:
- Bachelor of Journalism (Content Marketing)
- Bachelor of Journalism (Social and Digital Campaigning)
- Bachelor of Journalism (Creative Writing)
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
Assumed knowledge
Basic digital literacies, ICT, computer, word processing and image production skills
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 Journalism (320JA) | 72 credit points
- Students who completed 9799 Foundations of Professional Planning prior to 2018 may count this unit in lieu of 10335 Professional Orientation (Communication & Media)
- 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 6 credit points from anywhere in the University.
- Unit Levels: In choosing electives students should note that not more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Note:- Must pass 6 credit points from anywhere in the University.
- To complete this Major, students must pass at least 6 credit points at Level 3.
- 1. If one of the units in this list is already a required unit within the typical course structure, it cannot be counted as an Arts Foundation Unit.
- 2. This list includes units from both Semesters 1 and 2 so you will need to check unit availability.
- 3. Pre Curriculum Renewal 2019 Units are not offered at UC BRUCE from Semester 1, 2019. Students who commenced prior to 2019 can have these units counted towards course completion.
- 4. Units 9494 AND 9498 are no longer apart of this course from Semester 2, 2016. Students who commenced prior to 2017 can have these units counted towards course completion.
- Unit Levels: In choosing electives students should note that not more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Note:- Must pass 18 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a major, a minor and/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
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Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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| Bachelor of Journalism | . |
| 1. To produce flexible, adaptable, ethical and reflective practitioners who can apply their journalism skills in a constantly changing, global media environment. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - think globally about issues in their profession; - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; - evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 2. Produce journalism content to media industry standards. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| 3. Demonstrate production and presentation techniques in traditional broadcast, print, audio, video, online and social media environments to industry standard. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| 4. Demonstrate an ability to apply the journalistic and communication theories which underpin journalism practice. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| 5. An understanding of the theoretical principles of communication in society. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| 6. Develop analytical and critical thinking skills, and apply them to journalistic practice. | - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
| 7. Understand and apply media research methods. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| 8. Understanding of the role of the media in society and the impact of journalism on public debate. In particular, understand the rapid changes occurring in media industries. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| 9. Understand and apply the legal and ethical principles of contemporary journalism. | - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
| 10. Experience in a professional journalism or media environment through a compulsory internship. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; - evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 11. Develop generic communication and personal presentation skills to equip graduates for success in professional life. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; - evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Bachelor of Journalism (Content Marketing) | . |
| 1. Produce feature-rich audio, video, social and other online media content. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - think globally about issues in their profession; - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; - evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 2. Understand the role of commercial messaging in the contemporary global media market. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| 3. Understand how to target media content to key commercial audiences. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| 4. Understand and apply the ethical and legal principles of contemporary media practice. | - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
| 5. Develop analytical and critical thinking skills. | - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
| 6. Understand and apply media research methods in the professional context of permanent innovation. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| 7. Develop professional networks and workplace competencies through a compulsory internship. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; - evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 8. Understand key contemporary and historical media theories. |
- employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| 9. Develop generic communication and personal presentation skills to equip graduates for success in professional life. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; - evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Bachelor of Journalism (Social and Digital Campaigning) | . |
| 1. Develop online campaign skills to engage and mobilise publics on cultural and social justice issues. | employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - think globally about issues in their profession; - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; - evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 2. Produce quality journalistic audio, video, social media and online content for use in Social and Digital Campaigning. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| 3. Develop analytical and critical thinking skills, and apply them to journalistic practice and advocacy. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| 4. Develop awareness of local and global social justice and environmental issues. |
- use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
| 5. Experience in a professional journalism or digital campaigning environment through a compulsory internship. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| 6. Understand and apply media research methods. |
- use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
| 7. Understand and apply the legal and ethical principles of contemporary journalism and media law. |
- use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
| 8. Develop professional networks and workplace competencies through a compulsory internship. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; - evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 9. Understand the theoretical principles of communication in society, particularly in a rapidly changing digital environment. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| 10. Understand the nature of global networked communities. | - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
| 11. Develop generic communication and personal presentation skills to equip graduates for success in professional life. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; - evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Bachelor of Journalism (Creative Writing) | . |
| 1. Develop narrative non-fiction writing skills ¿ using journalism and creative writing techniques. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - think globally about issues in their profession; - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; - evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 2. Develop a solid foundation in journalism research and production across audio, video, online and social media platforms. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| 3. Create short and feature length works of journalism and creative writing. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| 4. Understand the role of writing in contemporary society. |
- employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| 5. Develop analytical and critical thinking skills, and apply them to journalistic and creative non-fiction writing practice. |
- use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
| 6. Experience in a professional journalism or creative writing environment through a compulsory internship. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; - evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 7. Understand and apply cultural research methods. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| 8. Understand and apply the legal and ethical principles of contemporary journalism and media law. | - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
| 9. Understand the theoretical principles of communication in society, particularly in a rapidly changing digital environment. | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; - evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 10. Develop generic communication and personal presentation skills to equip graduates for success in professional life | - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; - evaluate and adopt new technology. |
Majors
- Minor in Journalism Studies (MN0200)
- Major in Journalism (MJ0217)
- Major in Creative Writing (MJ0030)
- Major in Content Marketing Strategy (MJ0272)
- Major in Social and Digital Campaigning (MJ0282)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Journalism | B Jnl |
| Bachelor of Journalism (Content Marketing) | B Jnl (Content Marketing) |
| Bachelor of Journalism (Social and Digital Campaigning) | B Jnl (Social and Digital Campaigning) |
| Bachelor of Journalism (Creative Writing) | B Jnl (Creative Writing) |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Arts and Design (Honours) course.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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