Overview

Be prepared for a variety of roles in the dynamic media and communication industry. Learn how to be strategic and gain the practical skills to flourish across the diverse settings in the industry. Graduates will be well qualified for roles in agencies, not-for-profits, government departments, small business and corporate organisations.

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 guaranteed Work Integrated Learning. This Professional Degree includes a mandatory 12-month paid work placement. Benefit from Swinburne’s unique industry partnerships and earn credit towards your degree. In your final year, apply your learning in an industry-linked project relevant to your major study area.

Skills you’ll learn

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

Your career opportunities

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