Bachelor of e-Journalism CU72

Program Overview

The Bachelor of e-Journalism degree combines traditional journalism studies and e-Journalism courses with introductory multimedia and internet offerings.

The program allows students to tailor their study to meet their individual needs. Students will be able to design a program to satisfy entry requirements of professional societies, for example the Media Alliance of Australia, the professional body for journalism practitioners in Australia.

The multidisciplinary “core” of the degree provides an understanding of the social, political and cultural significance of journalism in the Internet age as well as the technical skills and knowledge required for effective internet communication. The “specialisations” in the degree enable students to apply their skills, and develop further knowledge, in areas of particular interest. Graduates will be well equipped to adapt to the constantly changing environment of the Information Age.

Program Structure

To obtain a Bachelor of e-Journalism, a student must complete a total of 24 courses as follows:

• eight compuslory courses;
• six advanced journalism courses
• at least six courses taken from any ONE of the Areas of Specialisation listed below;
• additional elective courses to bring the total for the degree to 24 courses. These courses may be selected so as to add greater depth to the specialisation areas of study or may be selected to create a second specialisation. Up to six courses may be selected from any Faculty in the University so as to add greater breadth to the program of study. (Note that normally no more than ten level 1 courses may be credited towards the degree.)

Core courses:

Areas of Specialisation

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.