Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
2018 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2018 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) |
| Course Map | This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2018. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2018. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2018. If you require a course map from a previous year, please contact a Student Adviser. |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Cloud Campus | Yes |
| Duration | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 083978K Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Deakin course code | A331 |
| Approval status | This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7. |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
- Other learning experiences
Course overview
The Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) is a three-year specialist degree that gives students the academic and professional skills in Journalism making them ready for employment in the communications industries, across all media platforms, whether working for large news organisations, allied media businesses, or free-lancing.
Journalism at Deakin is a structured program that emphasises hands-on learning of journalistic skills in print, radio, television, and online platforms. You will start journalism practice in your first year and learn the techniques and conventions of researching stories, interviewing techniques, news writing and reporting stories. You will build on these skills and knowledge in year two so you are ready to complete intensive news production work in your final year and be fully prepared to undertake an industry internship.
The course also serves as a pathway for further learning, including a professionally oriented one-year communication honours degree.
Career opportunities
The structure, content and assessment in the degree enables the development of professional skills, evidenced in a portfolio of news artefacts by which graduates demonstrate their employability. Graduates can create and edit word, sound and vision to craft stories, news, and features for delivery via print, radio, television or multimedia newsrooms.
Journalism graduates typically find employment in small and large news organisations. They are also equipped to work in many other fields where critical thinking, strong communication skills and a talent for understanding the news matter.
The complementary focus in the course on other communication disciplines prepares students for cross-disciplinary careers in fields such as media policy and management, politics, research, and a variety of media business-oriented consulting roles. In addition, the course structure allows students to complete six elective units which students can use to extend professional knowledge and skills to maximise their employment opportunities.
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Participation requirements
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.
Mandatory student checks
Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities | Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of journalism through analysing, applying and communicating the key disciplinary principles and concepts. |
| Communication | Demonstrate communication skills in accordance with journalistic standards to be able to conduct interviews, write, produce and present stories for print, broadcast and online media in a style appropriate for the specific publication and audience. |
| Digital literacy | Conduct research for news and current affairs and analyse, synthesise and disseminate information using a range of technologies, including social media, for a variety of local and global audiences. |
| Critical thinking | Select, critically analyse and evaluate information relating to the construction of news stories and demonstrate a critical awareness of different publication styles and media audiences in Australia and internationally. |
| Problem solving | In the context of newsgathering and production, respond to journalistic challenges including unpredictable and sometimes complex problems and situations and generate pragmatic and creative solutions. |
| Self-management | Demonstrate the ability to reflect on knowledge acquisition and skills development and how these relate to career aspirations and the development of a professional identity which is responsive to change in work environments journalistic practice. |
| Teamwork | Work collaboratively and constructively to achieve team goals and foster effective relationships with the team. |
| Global citizenship | Employ relevant legal, ethical and cultural knowledge when engaging in journalistic practice in a range of diverse cultural, social and political environments domestically and internationally. |
| Approved by Faculty Board January 2017 | |
Course rules
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) a student must complete 24 credit points including:
- 18 credit points of core units
- 6 credit points of electives
- no more than 10 credit points at level 1
- AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
Course structure
Core Units
Level 1
| ACC100 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ALJ111 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ALJ112 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Level 2
| ALJ216 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ALJ218 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ALJ221 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Level 3
| ALJ330 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ALJ331 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ALR382 | Unit description is currently unavailable (2 credit points) |
| ALJ304 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Course structure
Electives
Complete six electives, of which at least two must be 2nd or 3rd level
We suggest students complete at least 4 units in a subject area different to their degree, preferably a linked sequence of study in the same area. This choice can include units from any degree in the University but is best chosen from the subject areas in the Bachelor of Arts (https://www.deakin.edu.au/course/bachelor-arts). We do recommend students complete at least two more selectable core units listed above.
Course structure
Complete four 1 credit point units chosen from the following list:
| ALJ220 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ALC215 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ALR276 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ALM202 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ACF202 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ALA302 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ACC303 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ALJ313 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS203 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ACG276 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Course structure
Complete three 1 credit point units chosen from the following list:
| ACG103 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ALR103 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ALR104 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ALA101 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ALA102 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ALM101 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ALM102 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Work experience
Elective units may provide the opportunity for Work Integrated Learning experiences.
Other course information
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Other learning experiences
Students will have the opportunity to contribute to D*Scribe, SCCA's online news portal run by third-year students enrolled in the degree's two capstone units: News Production A and News Production B.
There are opportunities to engage in global mobility programs such as communication study tours (domestic and international and subject to offer); overseas internships, and study abroad.