Advanced Diploma of E-Journalism CU71

Program at a glance

Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time
Mode & Location: internal - ROK, external, multi-modal
Courses/Units of Credit: 8 courses/48 units of credit
Faculty: Faculty of Informatics & 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.
Accreditation: not applicable
Residential School: not applicable
Practicum/Work placement: not applicable
Exit awards: Diploma of E-Journalism
Interim awards: not applicable
Contact: Program Administrator 07 4930 9681 or email ic-program-ug1@cqu.edu.au
International students: not applicable
CRICOS program codes: not applicable

Program outline

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.

Career options

journalist, public relations officer, Internet researcher

Program structure

To obtain an Advanced Diploma of E-Journalism, a student must complete a total of eight courses as follows:

Course Code Course Title
Two introductory courses:
JOUR11005 Introduction to Journalism A
JOUR11006 Introduction to Journalism B
Six of the following courses:
JOUR11004 Media Ethics
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
COMM12116 Contemporary Photomedia
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.