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.
To obtain an 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 |
| JOUR12009 | Radio Journalism |
| JOUR12010 | Feature Writing |
| JOUR12013 | Editing and Design |
| JOUR12012 | Newspaper Production |
| JOUR12014 | Journalism & Media History |
| JOUR12015 | Online Investigative Journalism |
| JOUR12038 | Reporting the Asia Pacific |
| COMM12016 | Mass Media and Journalism |
| LAWS12024 | Media Law |
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.
CQU CRICOS Provider Codes: QLD - 00219C; NSW - 01315F; VIC - 01624D
This handbook was correct as at: 16-06-2003