Bachelor of Communication
Journalism
Unit set code
MN-A318003 (minor)
Students undertaking the Journalism major sequence (MJ-A318003) cannot undertake the Journalism minor sequence (MN-A318003)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Overview
Tell stories that matter and build a portfolio of work to launch your future in the fast-evolving news media industries. Taking a hands-on approach, you will have opportunities to unearth stories, source interviews, and write and produce news packages that engage, entertain and inspire audiences on print, online, video and audio platforms. Make your voice heard on Deakin’s journalism publication, DScribe, and kickstart your career with a sought-after internship with one of our industry partners.
With access to our specialist newsroom and industry-standard equipment on campus or specialising as a mobile journalist from anywhere in the world, you will produce news, current affairs and feature packages with impact. You will grow your entrepreneurial mindset, from pitching story ideas to promoting the finished product on social media. You will be ready for a broad range of careers, from newsrooms, to organisations connecting with customers through story, to an entrepreneurial change maker.
Units
To complete a Minor sequence in Journalism complete the four (4) units as specified below
| ALJ111 | Introduction to Journalism |
| ALJ218 | Podcasting and Audio Journalism |
| ALJ222 | From the Fourth Estate to Fake News |
| ALJ330 | Developing a Journalism Portfolio 1 |