Bachelor of Media and Communication Majoring in Journalism

Overview

Learn how the media sector is evolving through an examination of issues, such as diversity, the influence of social networking data, ownership and privacy, and the digital economy. This flexible degree will help prepare you for a career you’ll be passionate about. Plus, you'll benefit from free access to – and coaching in – Adobe Creative Cloud while you're studying.

Your major

Journalism

Combine traditional journalistic skills with online publishing, multimedia production and the skills required for interacting with audiences, social networking and building online communities.

Publish and broadcast work in online, television, radio and print outlets.

Your industry experience

All our bachelor degrees include a guaranteed Work Integrated Learning opportunity. In units Media and Communications Project A and B (MDA30006 and MDA30007), design and implement a media product of your choice.  In units Digital Marketing Project 1 and 2 (DIG30001 and DIG30002), you'll work in teams on a digital advertising or marketing project.

Skills you’ll learn

  • Communication
  • Digital literacy
  • Ethics
  • Research
  • Storytelling
  • Writing

Your career opportunities

  • Editor
  • Journalist
  • Radio producer
  • Television presenter
  • Publisher
  • Social commentator