Advanced Diploma of Journalism CU71
Program at a glance
| Duration: | 1 year full-time, 2 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 (more info). 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 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 aim
The Advanced Diploma of 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 Journalism, a student must complete a total of eight courses as follows:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Two introductory courses: | |
| JOUR11005 | Introduction to Journalism |
| JOUR11006 | News Writing & Reporting |
| 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.