Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)

2024 Deakin University Handbook

Year

2024 course information

Award granted Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
Deakin course codeA331
Faculty

Faculty of Arts and Education

Campus

Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online

For students who commenced prior to 2023 only

Duration3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code083978K Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

The final intake to this course was in Trimester 3 2022.

Students should contact a Student Adviser in Student Central for course and enrolment information.

Further course structure information can be found in the Handbook archive.

Course sub-headings

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Course Learning Outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of journalism through analysing, applying and communicating the key disciplinary principles and concepts.

Communication

Demonstrate communication skills in accordance with journalistic standards to be able to conduct interviews, write, produce and present stories for print, broadcast and online media in a style appropriate for the specific publication and audience.

Digital literacy

Conduct research for news and current affairs and analyse, synthesise and disseminate information using a range of technologies, including social media, for a variety of local and global audiences.

Critical thinking

Select, critically analyse and evaluate information relating to the construction of news stories and demonstrate a critical awareness of different publication styles and media audiences in Australia and internationally.

Problem solving

In the context of newsgathering and production, respond to journalistic challenges including unpredictable and sometimes complex problems and situations and generate pragmatic and creative solutions.

Self-management

Demonstrate the ability to reflect on knowledge acquisition and skills development and how these relate to career aspirations and the development of a professional identity which is responsive to change in work environments journalistic practice.

Teamwork

Work collaboratively and constructively to achieve team goals and foster effective relationships with the team.

Global citizenship

Employ relevant legal, ethical and cultural knowledge when engaging in journalistic practice in a range of diverse cultural, social and political environments domestically and internationally.

Approved by Faculty Board January 2017

Course rules

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) a student must complete 24 credit points including:

  • 12 credit points of core units
  • 3 course electives from level 1 (List A)
  • 3 course electives from level 2/3 (List B)
  • 6 credit points of electives (at least two must be 2nd or 3rd level)
  • no more than 10 credit points at level 1
  • no fewer than 6 credit points at level 3
  • AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

Course structure

Level 1

ACC100Gutenberg to Zuckerberg: Communication in Everyday Life

ALJ111Introduction to Journalism

ALJ112News Reporting

Level 2

ACC213Dilemmas, Defamation, Deception and Disinformation

ALJ216Feature Writing

ALJ218Podcasting and Audio Journalism

ALJ221Video Journalism

Level 3

ALJ304Local Journalism

ALJ330Developing a Journalism Portfolio 1

ALJ331Developing a Journalism Portfolio 2

AWL300Internship [replaces ACC320]

AWL302Your Professional Story [replaces ACC321]

ACC320 Communication Internship A: Placement [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit AWL300]

ACC321 Communication Internship B: Career Development [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit AWL302]

Course Electives

Complete three 1 credit point units chosen from the following course electives (List A):

ADT103UX Fundamentals [replaces ACG103]

ALA101Advertising Principles and Practices

ALA102Creative Brand Communication

ALM101Making Social Media

ALM102Making Video

ALR103Introduction to Public Relations

ALR104Strategic Communication and Writing

Either

IND101Introduction to Aboriginal Studies

Or

IND102Aboriginal Australian Stories and Songlines

Complete three 1 credit point units chosen from the following course electives (List B):

ALJ222From the Fourth Estate to Fake News [replaces ALJ324]

ALM202Quantified Media

ALM215Global Media

ALM216Social Media Strategy [replaces ACC303]

MIS203Managing Information in the Digital Age

ALA302Transmedia Storytelling for Brands

ALR376Ethics, Persuasion and Society

Either

IND203Caring for Country

Or

IND301Politics of Resistance in Indigenous Australia

ACC303 Communication Research Practices [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit ALM216]

ACG103 Design Skills [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit ADT103]

ALJ324 Journalism in Society [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit ALJ222]

Electives

Complete six electives, of which at least two must be 2nd or 3rd level

We suggest students complete at least 4 units in a subject area different to their degree, preferably a linked sequence of study in the same area. This choice can include units from any degree in the University but is best chosen from the subject areas in the Bachelor of Arts. We also recommend students complete at least two more course electives listed.