C10246v1 Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Journalism)

Overview

Journalism education at UTS is based on the principle that professional journalism is founded on the public's right to know. This degree develops professional skills across all media and critically engages with the intellectual, ethical and political foundations of journalism.

This course is designed to meet the essential practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed for a career in journalism. Students gain a crucial understanding of the role that journalists play in creating a democratic public sphere, providing a forum for debate and giving voice to diverse communities. The course equips students with advanced research, writing, reporting and analytical skills for print, television, radio and online media; and knowledge of the intellectual, ethical and political foundations of journalism.

Course aims

This course is designed to meet the essential practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed for a career in journalism. Students gain an understanding of the crucial role that journalists play in creating a democratic public sphere, providing a forum for debate and giving voice to diverse communities.

Career options

Career options include reporters, producers, publishers, editors and sub-editors, feature and freelance writers, investigative journalists, media researchers, and strategists in the print, broadcast and online media.

Assumed knowledge

HSC English and computer literacy.

External articulation

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has established recognition of prior learning packages with the following institutions for the courses listed:

• Insearch UTS: Diploma of Communication
• School of Communication, Taylor's College, Malaysia: Diploma in Communication (Journalism)
• Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore: Diploma in Media Studies and Management
• Temasek Polytechnic: Diploma in Communication and Media Management
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore: Diploma in Mass Communication

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a three-year, full-time basis.

Course structure

Students must complete 144 credit points consisting of a 48-credit-point core program; a 48-credit-point major; a 24-credit-point sub-major, and 24 credit points of electives.

Industrial training/professional practice

Students take part in relevant and applied journalism tasks throughout the course and can elect to undertake a professional placement with a media organisation.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Honours

Other information

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