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Bachelor of Arts (Major: Journalism)

Bachelor

Spanning every area of media activity -- from print to video -- this industry-focused degree will teach you the practical skills you will need to succeed in the competitive world of journalism.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time

Course Code

015324A

About this course

School of Arts & Sciences, Sydney Campus

Spanning every area of media activity -- from print to video -- this industry-focused degree will teach you the practical skills you will need to succeed in the competitive world of journalism. In addition to hands-on training in print, radio, television, video and online journalism, you will also learn about media theory, plus your legal and ethical obligations as a media professional.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements outlined at admission requirements. These include those relating to age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

HSC Performance Band Results with a Band 4 in English, a minimum average of Bands 4s and an overall minimum average HSC mark of 70% in HSC Category A Courses (or Interstate equivalent). Applicants must be eligible for an ATAR or OP; or
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24.

Applicants with Higher Education Study

Other University Studies completed at undergraduate level or higher. A minimum number of 2 successfully completed subjects; or
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University.

Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants with relevant work and life experience who left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then may seek admission on the basis of:

Their experience. 'Experience' could include a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as Mature Age entry, relevant professional experience, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study. Evidence must be provided as to the type and duration or employment (minimum of two years) in a relevant industry. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required.
STAT - Scores of 150 in the Multiple Choice and Written English sections are required.
Higher School Certificate (HSC) (or equivalent) results if these have been completed within the last 5 years.

Study locations

Sydney

What you will learn

A free press is vital for the functioning of any democratic society and Australia has always supported an energetic media industry. Working journalists require a variety of practical skills, such as news gathering, interviewing, writing and editing, as well as a thorough understanding of the legal and ethical framework in which they operate. Here at The University of Notre Dame Australia, our Bachelor of Arts majoring in Journalism covers this entire spectrum.

This program will give you the skills you need to become a successful journalist, whether you want to work as a traditional print or broadcast journalist or focus on the fast-growing digital space. Along the way, you'll also be introduced to the world of documentary making, explore the relationship between politics and the media and learn how to craft a feature story for a newspaper or magazine.

Apart from entering the news industry, journalism graduates from Notre Dame can find work in book publishing, public relations and the film industry. The digital revolution is also creating a huge demand for high-quality communications among companies which need to engage with their consumers, stakeholders, suppliers and other interested parties.

Course structure

Core Curriculum

CORE1001 Logos I
CORE1002 Logos II
CORE1003 Logos III

Compulsory courses

ARTS1000 Academic Writing, Communication and Research
COMM1420 Introduction to Journalism
COMM2340 Journalism: Theory and Practice

Plus at least ONE (1) of the following capstone courses

COMM3060 Online Newsroom
COMM3008 Communications Internship

Plus at least ONE (1) of the following courses

COMM2330 Journalism for Television and Video
COMM3040 Feature Writing for Journalism
COMM3700 Radio Journalism

Electives

Plus up to FOUR (4) of the following electives, as needed to make an 8 unit major

COMM1210 Introduction to Screen Production
COMM2300 Digital Media Production
COMM3050 Media Ethics and Law
COMM3300 Documentary Studies
POLI3003 Setting the Agenda: Politics and the Media
BUSN2090 Professional Writing

Plus 13 electives which may form another major or minor (undertaken during years one, two and/or three).

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations.

Please note: The availability of these courses and teaching staff is indicative only and may be subject to change.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Communications courses at The University of Notre Dame Australia.

87.5%

Overall satisfaction

87.5%

Skill scale

77.1%

Teaching scale

54.9%

Employed full-time

$51.3k

Average salary

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