Overview

• Develop practical, real-world skills telling the fascinating stories that shape our lives and the future of our communities. You will design and produce multi-media packages for different news platforms, with the focus on preparing for a vibrant future in this fast-paced industry.
• Interview people, report the news, write feature stories, create and edit news packages, and design and produce packages for a range of digital and traditional platforms.
• Learn from lecturers with industry experience as journalists and continuing strong industry connections. 
• Access news organisations for real opportunities to apply your knowledge. Third-year students are encouraged to undertake work placements as part of their studies. 

Further study

If you have competed a Bachelor of Arts, you can enhance your professional skills by choosing specialised study in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Master of Research.

Career outcomes

• You will be equipped to work as a news reporter, specialist writer, columnist, commentator, copywriter, producer, editor, newsreader, and presenter. Journalism graduates are also employed as corporate communications officers, media engagement officers, digital communications producers and the like. 
• Graduates gain employment across digital media and radio, television and print media throughout Australia and overseas.