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Diploma of e-Journalism CU70

Duration: Six months full-time, one year part-time.
Mode: Internal, external, multi-modal.
Location(On-Campus): R/BIC/MIC/SIC
Courses/Units of Credit: 4 courses/24 units of credit.
Faculty: Informatics and Communication
Entry: QTAC/Direct. Year 12 EquivalencyCandidates are required to provide evidence of sufficient competence in English to undertake study with English as the language of instruction.
Accreditation: NIL.
Practicum/Work Placement: NIL.
Residential School: NIL.
Exit Awards: NIL.
Contact: Kerrie Bloxsom on 07 4930 9681

Program Overview

The Diploma of e-Journalism provides an educational program in the essentials of journalism theory and practice. It provides an opportunity for students to acquire Internet research skills. Students will learn to work independently and as a member of a team, communicate effectively with other professionals, and communicate effectively utilising the internet.

Graduates of the Diploma can proceed to the Advanced Diploma of e-Journalism.

Program Structure

To obtain a Diploma of e-Journalism, a student must complete a total of four courses as follows:

Code Course

Two introductory courses:

JOUR11005   Introduction to Journalism A

JOUR11004   Media Ethics

At least two of the following courses:

COMM12016   Mass Media and Journalism

JOUR12010   Feature Writing

COMM12027   Reporting Asia Pacific

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.

Central Queensland University Handbook
This handbook was correct as at: 07-June-2001
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