Journalism (Bachelor of Communication)

Major

Overview

Put yourself in a position to change public perception with Deakin's Bachelor of Communication, majoring in Journalism.

A truly hands-on learning experience, this course will give you a taste of the fast-evolving news and media industry. With access to specialist newsrooms and industry-standard equipment, you will understand how to produce news and features with impact. Learn to engage, entertain and inspire audiences in print, online, video and audio platforms. 

You will build a rich portfolio by unearthing stories, sourcing interviews and writing and producing news packages for Deakin's journalism publication, DScribe. 

You will have the opportunity to gain an insider's perspective, with internships available through Deakin's industry partners. You will be job-ready for a broad range of professional journalist environments.

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Key information

Unit set code

MJ-A318003 (major)

Students undertaking the Journalism major sequence (MJ-A318003) cannot undertake the Journalism minor sequence (MN-A318003)

Campuses

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

Career outcomes

The demand for writers in the workforce is increasing with a 7.1% projected employment growth in the next five years (National Skills Commission projections to 2026). Our graduates work in-house or freelance for print, radio, television and multimedia newsrooms. They also work in business, government and the not-for-profit sector, taking up roles as:

  • Journalists
  • News presenters
  • Reporters
  • Copywriters
  • Content creators
  • Editors
  • Digital content managers
  • Media and communication advisers.

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Units

To complete a Major sequence in Journalism complete the eight (8) units as specified below

  • Introduction to Journalism
  • News Reporting
  • Feature Writing
  • Podcasting and Audio Journalism
  • Video Journalism
  • From the Fourth Estate to Fake News
  • Developing a Journalism Portfolio 1
  • Developing a Journalism Portfolio 2
  • Note: Incompatible with the Journalism minor sequence