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University of Canberra

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies / Bachelor of Journalism

University of Canberra

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00212K

This degree offers students an opportunity to undertake a professional qualification in Journalism while gaining intercultural skills and knowledge. Graduates will be well positioned to work as members of the diplomatic corps and foreign correspondents. Students investigate the interplay of cultural, political and economic forces in regional and global arenas and allows students to develop an understanding of intercultural communication. This degree provides students with the key skills to produce journalism in a multi-platform media environment. In this hands-on degree students will develop research, production and presentation skills and create stories for mobile, online, audio/radio, video/TV, social media and print. Based on a solid foundation of journalism research, theory and ethics, students will also produce long form and investigative stories. Students will have access to industry-standard broadcast and online facilities to produce and present their work and will gain vital industry experience through professional internship placements newsroom practice.

Structure

72 credit points

Subjects

  • International studies
  • Human rights and social justice
  • Journalism
  • Journalism studies

Standard entry requirements

Year 12 or equivalent.

Study pathways

Honours is available. Alternate exit awards: Bachelor of Journalism; Bachelor of Arts in International Studies.

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