The Journalism major forges a strong link between the theoretical and practical work of journalism. It combines professional outcomes, scholarly creativity, technological skills and intellectually demanding academic study with an emphasis on deeper understandings, as well as the chance for innovative, cutting-edge project work. There are opportunities for students to develop abilities to research, prepare and publish news and current affairs stories across the media. Skills are developed in professional journalism and there is involvement in production of news for published newspapers, Curtin Radio 100.1FM and television. The course also allows for students to incorporate studies in related media areas, such as screen arts, design, social sciences and in other disciplines across the university, including the Curtin Business School.

This course can help you become a: Journalist Media Presenter Print Journalist Radio Journalist Television Journalist Photo Journalist Online Journalist Freelance Writer Editor Media Liaison Officer Public Relations Officer Communications Officer Copywriter Media Placement Coordinator.