Communication Degrees Online

The degree is an exciting, practical course that develops skills suited to the fast-changing media environment of the 21st century. Students will apply the taught skills they learn in extensive practical work undertaken within and outside the university, and will mix journalism in traditional media outlets with online delivery formats. Specialising in two media formats in the final year, graduates will be highly employable in an industry that demands the very best from its new entrants.

Through a practical and creative approach, you will work in journalistic settings, developing multimedia content, including copywriting, audio, radio, video, TV, photo and graphics, whilst exploring existing and new delivery technologies. A professional working environment with ’simulated’ digital newsrooms and audio/video equipped studios will be available to you.

Practical experience in outside media organisations, live university and community news and broadcasting outlets allows you to develop your personal portfolio.

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Year

2009
Award

Bachelor of Journalism
Length

Three years full-time or part-time equivalent.
Honours requires an additional year full-time.
Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description

This course offers training for those who intend to work in the areas of print, television, radio and online journalism. It also provides a broad understanding of the operation and regulation of the media and its cultural, social, political and economic role in society.

Students are required to complete a number of core units at each year level. Some of these may include:
- Writing for Media
- Press and Society
- Advanced Journalism Practice.

Students are also required to complete Journalism stream units, such as:
- Journalism Production Workshop
- Advanced Journalism Design
- Broadcast and Electronic Journalism.

Subject to the availability of places, students can also take up to one unit from the video/television or audio/radio streams.

The Media Internship program is available to third year students. The unit (which is awarded academic credit) allows students to develop contacts with and work in a media organisation. The program is an invaluable opportunity for students to undertake supervised work experience. Students complete 120 hours attendance at an approved workplace and three 3-hour workshops.
Handbook (course structure, subject details for 2009 - may change for 2010)
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Major areas of study

Media studies. Students are also encouraged to undertake electives from outside the media studies stream. These could include, for example, politics, history and/or sociology.
Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information
Application

VTAC
Fee type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Tuition fee (AUD)

Indicative (per 120 credit points):
Commonwealth Supported Place - $5095