Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0
Report stories from the heart of the nation
With a Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism) from the University of Canberra, you’ll be on the path to an exciting journalistic future. With unrivalled opportunities due to the unique Canberra location and proximity to the Parliament House Press Gallery, you’ll study the art of storytelling and learn how to tell true, accurate and intriguing stories about our world.
You’ll explore how to research, produce, publish and promote news across a range of different media, and develop your editorial judgement and leadership ability by working in teams to publish your original stories in print, on-air and online. Topics studied include traditional reporting, digital curation, content creation and freelancing. You’ll graduate with the full suite of in-demand skills which will allow you to produce engaging quality journalism in a multi-platform media environment.
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Standard Full Time, Semester 1 Commencing
Year 1
Semester 1
Digital Media Fundamentals (11080)
Journalism Now and Next (11084)
Professional Orientation (Communication and Media) (10335)
The Art and Power of Communication (11079)
Semester 2
Engaging Audiences (11082)
Producing Credible Communication (11081)
Street Stories (11085)
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Open Elective units
Data Journalism (11088)
Sound Stories (11086)
Semester 2
In-Depth: Feature and Specialist Writing (11087)
Professional Practice 1: Work Integrated Learning (11017)
Video Live (11089)
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Open Elective units
Newsfeed (11090)
Professional Practice 2: Work Integrated Learning (11018)
Semester 2
Advocacy and Influence: Shaping Public Opinion (11091)
Two Open Elective units
Professional Evidence (Communication and Media) (11083)
Journalist (newspaper, magazine, radio, television and online)
Communications officer
Editor
Producer
Media adviser
Social media coordinator
Online community manager
Digital campaigner
Content creator and marketer
Social entrepreneur
Digital editor/curator
Multi-platform content creator
Videographer/photographer/podcaster
Professional writer
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
