Bachelor of Journalism

Course : Bachelor of Communications & Media, Creative Arts

Education Provider: UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
Location : Wollongong, NSW

Units in first semester 2022 may be delivered online and in alternative formats whilst restrictions in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic are in place

Journalism and reporting is an evolving industry that encompasses a multitude of media including print, video, audio, web, and social media to inform, engage and entertain. Journalists have highly honed research, investigation and writing skills and are able to convey a compelling story gathered from various sources.

The Bachelor of Journalism provides in-depth hands-on training in journalism, converging media (audio, video, web, mobile), digital communication and multimedia storytelling. It has a strong professional focus, with an emphasis on practical learning with studio-based studies in multimedia content production. You will learn to research, produce and present informative, entertaining and timely multimedia stories in short and long-form, including podcasting and webcasting, and you will work independently and collaboratively.

During this course, you can expect to study the following subjects :

  • Introduction to Communication and Media Studies
  • Media Ethics and Law
  • Media Reporting and Storytelling
  • Convergent Media Reporting and Production
  • Social Media Practices in Journalism
  • Feature Journalism
  • Data Journalism Research and Investigation
  • Journalism Newsroom
  • Podcasting and Audio Journalism Production
  • Journalism Project

UOW’s convergent journalism lab includes a radio studio, digital media and television editing suites, designed to help you deliver your stories in a number of different mediums, including online podcasts and real-time webcasts. You will work alongside experts with industry experience, who understand the impact of the changing media landscape and how you as a future journalist will help drive the future of the digital economy.

STATUS
Program Status AACSB ACCREDITED
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
IELTS Overall Band Score Of 7.0 With Individual Score No Less Than 6.0 ( 6.5 in Reading)
Degree Required Score In A Qualification Equivalent To The Completion Of 13 Years Of Schooling In Australia
LOCATION
University Location Wollongong
COURSE LENGTH
Course Duration 3 Years
INTAKE
2021
2022 Feb 2022 July 2022
TYPE
Institution Type Public University

 

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