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Advanced Diploma of e-Journalism CU71

Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time.
Mode and Location: Internal - R/BIC/MIC/SIC, external, multi-modal.
Courses/Units of Credit: 8 courses/48 units of credit.
Faculty: Informatics and Communication.
Entry: QTAC/Direct. Year 12 Equivalency Candidates are required to provide evidence of sufficient competence in English to undertake study with English as the language of instruction.
Exit Awards: Diploma of e-Journalism
Contact: Kerrie Bloxsom on 07 4930 9681

Program Overview

The Advanced Diploma of e-Journalism provides a concentrated program of study in modern journalism practice combined with skills and knowledge relevant to new communication technology and the Internet. There is some flexibility, allowing students to tailor their study in accordance with individual needs and interests.

The program provides an understanding of the social, political and cultural significance of the Internet as well as practical skills in Internet research and journalism. Graduates will be prepared to adapt to the evolving interactive environment of Internet communication.

Graduates of the Advanced Diploma will be eligible to proceed to the Bachelor of e-Journalism degree.

Program Structure

To obtain a Advanced Diploma of e-Journalism, a student must complete a total of eight courses as follows:
Code Course
Two introductory courses:
JOUR11005   Introduction to Journalism A
JOUR11006   Introduction to Journalism B
Six of the following courses:
JOUR11004   Media Ethics
JOUR12008   Television Journalism
COMM12016   Mass Media and Journalism
JOUR12009   Radio Journalism
JOUR12010   Feature Writing
JOUR12012   Newspaper Production
COMM12027   Reporting the Asia Pacific
JOUR12013   Editing and Design
JOUR12014   Journalism & Media History
LAWS12024   Media Law
JOUR12015   Online Investigative Journalism

Note: Students must check to see when and where a course is offered before enrolling. See the course availability section in this handbook for details.

Please note that full-time students usually enrol in four courses per term and part-time students usually enrol in two courses per term per term.


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