Outline
Outline
In this course you will combine your undergraduate expertise in another discipline with introductory journalism skills and knowledge.
You will learn how to produce video, audio and text-based journalism, and become familiar with using industry-standard equipment and facilities.
You will be taught by dedicated staff with extensive industry experience, learning subjects including news writing, video news and radio news.
You'll have the opportunity to practise your reporting skills by publishing your journalism on Curtin's student digital news site, Western Independent.
When you successfully complete the course, you may transfer to the Graduate Diploma of Journalism, and subsequently enrol in the Master of Journalism.
Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
What jobs can the Journalism course lead to?
The future of journalism
Journalism is a dynamic and fast-paced industry that has witnessed much change in recent decades. This has led to many new niche and boutique media startups, creating varied employment opportunities.
Many of Curtin’s journalism graduates find work at major media organisations. We aim to produce skilled multimedia journalists who thrive in the contemporary digital environment and can demonstrate the fundamental skills of research, interviewing, writing and broadcast presentation.
Industries
- Media
- Corporate and public sector communications
- Public relations
- Publishing
What you'll learn
- understand and apply a range of learning strategies; take responsibility for one's own learning and development; sustain intellectual curiosity and develop a commitment to professional research and publication, as well as reflective practice
- assess and evaluate information, and synthesise key facts, themes, and ideas in creating journalism
- communicate appropriately with colleagues, professional contacts and a range of audiences. Assess the application of existing and emerging technologies on journalism to create effective professional work
- understand the discipline Journalism and the role of journalists and journalism in a globalized world; understand and apply established knowledge, principles, and professional practices in Journalism
- acknowledge the interrelationship between local, national, and global perspectives and the impact of these on journalism: recognise individual human rights, and appreciate the importance of cultural diversity and the sensitivities which may be created when engaging with and representing issues pertaining to marginalised groups
- demonstrate professional behaviour and standards and work collaboratively within the legal and ethical parameters of journalism
