Journalists are the eyes and ears of our community. They keep a watchful eye over those who wield power, and the principles that society values integrity, transparency, accountability and decency. The media industry is continuing to evolve, but skilled journalists are in demand across a range of industries, from traditional publishing to universities, business and both government and non-government organisations.

This major develops practical skills in journalism and non-fiction writing as well as critical and analytical skills relating to the role of the media and how news is generated, reported and transformed in the online environment. Your skills will be developed in some of the most up-to-date and cutting edge media facilities and equipment in Australia.

Key Features

• You'll work with experienced industry professionals to gain insights into the creation and development of high quality journalistic content.
• You'll learn to research, write and edit high-quality, engaging stories for diverse audiences, and to present complex information for a general audience.
• You'll identify the complex ethical issues inherent in the fields of journalism and non-fiction writing.
• You'll develop research and evaluation skills, and understand the historical, political and technological forces that has driven the emergence of forensic and digital media and journalism.
• You'll identify and critique key issues raised in the production of narrative journalism and non-fiction writing, while gaining an overview of the history of the genre.
• You'll learn to construct arguments to articulate and support different viewpoints.
• You'll construct and write stories across the broad categories of music and arts journalism, as well as literary non-fiction writing.

To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:

• A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination
• A recognised university Foundation course
• A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
• At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution