University of Wollongong

Course Details

Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies

Course Description

Combining journalism with communication and media offers a broad introduction to ways in which new media practices shape our everyday lives, both in the workplace and in our communities. It will equip you with critical and innovative thinking skills, and effective communication and creative writing skills, all of which are required for high achievement in a range of communication and journalism careers. Studying communication and journalism will prepare you to succeed in advertising, public relations and corporate branding. You will learn how to present news and information to a wide range of audiences, and write, edit and publish a broad variety of written materials. You will be able to research, plan, and execute communication campaigns and acquire skills in issue management, product publicity, crisis communications, and media relations. This degree: You will choose one major from the Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies: Digital Media and Communication Global Media and Communication Marketing Communication and Advertising. The Bachelor of Journalism has a prescribed set of core subjects as well as electives.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
54month

Career outcomes

Overview of careers: Global Communications Digital Publishing Media Strategy and Planning Public Relations Copywriter Market Research Event Coordinator Publicity Officer Tourism Officer Print/Television/Radio/Photo/Online Journalist Government Editor Feature Writer Reporter Researcher Advertising Social Media Manager Media Management Advisor Communication Specialist Corporate Communications Content Development.

Bachelor of Journalism - Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies University of Wollongong