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JRNL-MAJ · Major · 48 credit points

Journalism

Available in Bachelor of Arts

Rules for completing this course

No more than 12 credit points at Level 1 may be credited to the major and at least 18 credit points must be at Level 3.

Level 1 gateway units

12 cp

You must complete the following units

  • ATS1089Fundamentals of journalism6 cp
  • ATS1090Practice of journalism6 cp

Level 2 cornerstone unit

12 cp

You must complete the following unit and an additional cornerstone unit from below

  • ATS2781Journalism, law and ethics6 cp

Additional unit

6 cp

You must complete 6 credit points from the following units

Level 3 capstone units

6 cp

You must complete 6 credit points from the following units

  • ATS3265Broadcast studio journalism6 cp
  • ATS3645Journalism and global change6 cp

Level 2 and 3 elective units

18 cp

You must complete 18 credit points selecting from the following units and/or from any cornerstone or capstone units not already taken, with at least 12 credit points at Level 3. Note: A distinction average is required for ATS3919.

  • ATS2169Photojournalism6 cp
  • ATS2186Audio lab6 cp
  • ATS2219Sports journalism 6 cp
  • ATS2282Crime, courts and cabinets6 cp
  • ATS2324Climate change communication6 cp
  • ATS2876Reinventing media: Creative solutions for a divided world6 cp
  • ATS2946Critical thinking: How to analyse arguments and improve your reasoning skills6 cp
  • ATS3324Lifestyle journalism6 cp
  • ATS3789Documentary6 cp
  • ATS3919Journalism professional placement6 cp
  • ATS3935Professional practice6 cp
  • ATS3971Propaganda: Dark arts in a digital age6 cp

International study tours

Source: 2027 handbook entry