Major in Journalism Studies

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Faculty	Discipline	Credit points
Faculty of Arts and Design	School of Arts and Communications	18 or 21

Introduction

The news media reflect the world to itself and help citizens understand their place in the world. This major introduces students to key concepts of news media practice. Students will be introduced to print, broadcast and online journalism theory and practice and will be exposed to the major ethical issues and debates within the industry.

Students wishing to complete the 21 credit point option will take an extra unit either 6981 Investigative Journalism or 9025 Long Form Journalism.

Prerequisite and/or Corequisite: None.

Assumed knowledge

ACT: English (T) major; NSW: 2u English. Students completing Year 12 would be best prepared by emphasising courses in English composition and literature, history, art, media, psychology, public speaking and social sciences, including economics and graphics. Students need a keen interest in local, regional, national and international news and current affairs.

Additional information

None.

Referenced courses

Requirements

Broadcast Journalism 1 (6971) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Broadcast Journalism 2 (6973) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Print Journalism 1 (6972) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Print Journalism 2 (6974) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Audio Journalism (9019) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Video Journalism (9036) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Political Communication (7005) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Democracy and Public Opinion (8124) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Journalism and Political Process (8127) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Media Industries and Audiences (8133) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Globalisation and Resistance (8169) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Communication Evolution (9020) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Introduction to Political Communication (9024) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Democracy and the Public Sphere (9310) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *