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Overview

Quality journalism is more important than ever. Learn to tell stories that matter through a myriad of platforms, including social media, digital news channels, podcasts and television. You’ll graduate with practical experience and a portfolio of work to show future employers.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Humanities and Social Sciences

Academic contact

Brigid McCarthy

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Open to all courses

No

Structure

Where one or more subjects are shared between this major and another component (course, second major or minor) the subject/s will be replaced with a HUSS elective at the level of the common subject. Where a combination of this major and another component (course, second major or minor) exceeds 4 common subjects this combination will become incompatible.

120 credit points

Level one30 credit points
Level two30 credit points
Level three60 credit points

Available in courses

Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media and Communication - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Media and Communication - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Career opportunities

Journalism skills prepare you for a range of careers, including:

  • Journalist
  • Editor
  • Broadcaster
  • Digital content creator
  • Producer