Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism)

Report stories from the heart of the nation

With a Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism) from the University of Canberra, you’ll be on the path to an exciting journalistic future. With unrivalled opportunities due to the unique Canberra location and proximity to the Parliament House Press Gallery, you’ll study the art of storytelling and learn how to tell true, accurate and intriguing stories about our world.

You’ll explore how to research, produce, publish and promote news across a range of different media, and develop your editorial judgement and leadership ability by working in teams to publish your original stories in print, on-air and online. Topics studied include traditional reporting, digital curation, content creation and freelancing. You’ll graduate with the full suite of in-demand skills which will allow you to produce engaging quality journalism in a multi-platform media environment.

Study a Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism) at UC and you will:

• appreciate and critique the role of public interest journalism in society
• work flexibly, collaboratively and autonomously in deadline-driven environments
• instinctively adopt communication technologies in the production of journalism
• become a confident professional storyteller with the ability to work locally, regionally and internationally
• apply the highest standards of professionalism expected of journalists.

Work Integrated Learning

During the course, you’ll undertake 100 hours of real-world industry experience through internship placements with local and national media organisations like the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery, ABC TV and radio, Canberra Times, Channel 9, Sky News, Australian Associated Press, 2CC and Win Television.

Your study will finish in the production of a feature-length multi-platform journalism project and will be presented using expertise gained in print, video and audio journalism. Students are encouraged to get involved in the student radio station 87.8 UCFM, producing and presenting programs, and writing for the UC student magazine Curieux. Study abroad is promoted as a way of gaining a global perspective on local issues, and there are numerous opportunities to take part in international study and study tours.

Career opportunities

• Journalist (newspaper, magazine, radio, television and online)
• Communications officer
• Editor
• Producer
• Media adviser
• Social media coordinator
• Online community manager
• Digital campaigner
• Content creator and marketer
• Social entrepreneur
• Digital editor/curator
• Multi-platform content creator
• Videographer/photographer/podcaster
• Professional writer

Course-specific information

We also offer a range of short and longer term international study and internship opportunities which count as credit towards your degree. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in research, we provide a clear pathway to the Master of Communication degree.