Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
2024 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2024 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) |
| Deakin course code | A331 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts and Education |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online For students who commenced prior to 2023 only |
| Duration | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 083978K Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
The final intake to this course was in Trimester 3 2022. Students should contact a Student Adviser in Student Central for course and enrolment information. Further course structure information can be found in the Handbook archive. | |
Course sub-headings
Fees and charges
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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:
- 12 credit points of core units
- 3 course electives from level 1 (List A)
- 3 course electives from level 2/3 (List B)
- 6 credit points of electives (at least two must be 2nd or 3rd level)
- no more than 10 credit points at level 1
- no fewer than 6 credit points at level 3
- AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
Course structure
Level 1
| ACC100 | Gutenberg to Zuckerberg: Communication in Everyday Life |
| ALJ111 | Introduction to Journalism |
| ALJ112 | News Reporting |
Level 2
| ACC213 | Dilemmas, Defamation, Deception and Disinformation |
| ALJ216 | Feature Writing |
| ALJ218 | Podcasting and Audio Journalism |
| ALJ221 | Video Journalism |
Level 3
| ALJ304 | Local Journalism |
| ALJ330 | Developing a Journalism Portfolio 1 |
| ALJ331 | Developing a Journalism Portfolio 2 |
| AWL300 | Internship [replaces ACC320] |
| AWL302 | Your Professional Story [replaces ACC321] |
ACC320 Communication Internship A: Placement [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit AWL300]
ACC321 Communication Internship B: Career Development [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit AWL302]
Course Electives
Complete three 1 credit point units chosen from the following course electives (List A):
| ADT103 | UX Fundamentals [replaces ACG103] |
| ALA101 | Advertising Principles and Practices |
| ALA102 | Creative Brand Communication |
| ALM101 | Making Social Media |
| ALM102 | Making Video |
| ALR103 | Introduction to Public Relations |
| ALR104 | Strategic Communication and Writing |
Either
| IND101 | Introduction to Aboriginal Studies |
Or
| IND102 | Aboriginal Australian Stories and Songlines |
Complete three 1 credit point units chosen from the following course electives (List B):
| ALJ222 | From the Fourth Estate to Fake News [replaces ALJ324] |
| ALM202 | Quantified Media |
| ALM215 | Global Media |
| ALM216 | Social Media Strategy [replaces ACC303] |
| MIS203 | Managing Information in the Digital Age |
| ALA302 | Transmedia Storytelling for Brands |
| ALR376 | Ethics, Persuasion and Society |
Either
| IND203 | Caring for Country |
Or
| IND301 | Politics of Resistance in Indigenous Australia |
ACC303 Communication Research Practices [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit ALM216]
ACG103 Design Skills [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit ADT103]
ALJ324 Journalism in Society [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit ALJ222]
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. We also recommend students complete at least two more course electives listed.