Journalists gather, assess, create and present news and information to a wide range of audiences and they also write, edit and publish a broad variety of written materials. Professional writing is a must-have skill in the journalism world as journalists write feature articles, investigate and report on a wide range of issues, and write for the media. Core subjects equip you with skills in a range of fields, including journalism, and writing for organisations, both government and corporate. The Journalism and Professional Writing major is practical: you will source stories and write for a range of publications within the overall news ecology, including newspapers, magazines and websites. What you will study: The Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies teaches you about how communication practices and the use of different technologies are integrated with our professional, social and political lives. You will also address relevant global, economic and political issues affecting the media and communications industries. The Journalism and Professional Writing major focuses on media convergence, based on a practical foundation of print media techniques. You will gain real-world skills in feature writing, desktop publishing, investigative reporting, writing for the media, and copy editing.

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.