Bachelor of Journalism and Broadcast Media

Program Overview

This journalism and broadcasting program offers a comprehensive curriculum with core units in radio, TV, and journalism fundamentals. Students can choose from elective sequences in photography or communication, or select general electives to tailor their studies. The program prepares graduates for careers in journalism, broadcasting, and related fields, including journalist, broadcaster, and digital content producer.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Course Structure:
Students must complete 13 core units and 8 elective units.
• Course Schedule:
The course is available for full-time or part-time study, and can be started in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.
• Modules:
• Core Units:
• JBM1600 Radio and Podcast Production
• JBM1605 Fundamentals of Journalism
• JBM1610 Journalism, TV and Streaming
• JBM1615 Media Law and Ethics
• JBM1620 Editing for TV and Streaming
• JBM2600 Storytelling and Social Media Influence
• JBM2605 Introduction to Radio Newsroom
• CMM2600 Digital Content Creation
• JBM2610 Sport and Entertainment Reporting
• JBM2650 Print and Online Newsroom
• JBM3650 Radio Newsroom
• JBM3600 Investigative and Data Journalism
• JBM3660 TV Newsroom
• Elective Units:
• Photography - Elective Sequence:
• PHO1125 Camera Work and Lighting
• PHO1130 Studio Work
• PHO2105 Photo Work
• PHO3201 Photojournalism and Editorial Practice
• Communication - Elective Sequence:
• CMM1605 Communication Campaigns
• CMM1615 Media Content Strategy
• CMM2605 Principles of Inclusive Communication
• CMM2610 Strategic Branding
• General Recommended Electives:
• IAS2340 BlaK Matters: Indigenous Sci-fi and Futurisms, Ancient Knowledge for an Exciting Future
• SPR1615 Introduction to Studio Production
• SPR2605 Experiments in Screen
• WRT2605 Writing Creative Non-Fiction
• ENG1060 English Grammar for Professionals
• TSM2202 Introduction to Event Management
• WRT3605 Creative Writing and the Market
• VIS1805 Dialogues with Art
• SBL1500 Ethics and Responsibility in Business
• SPM2510 Marketing in Global Sport Business
• MKT2608 Consumer Behaviour
• SAH2650 Professional Experience: Internship or Project
• SAH3650 Professional Placement 1
• SAH3660 Professional Placement 2

Careers:

• Journalist
• Broadcaster
• Reporter
• Producer
• Presenter
• Digital Editor
• Political Media Staff
• Digital Content Producer
• Social Media Consultant
• Media Teacher