Communication Degrees Online

Year

2009
Award

Graduate Diploma in Journalism
Length

One year full-time, or part-time equivalent.
Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description

This course is designed for graduates (with little or no background in journalism) who want to develop an understanding of journalism and acquire journalism skills. Students examine the social and cultural roles of journalism while developing practical skills in writing, research and critical thinking, across all current and emerging media forms.
Handbook (course structure, subject details for 2009 - may change for 2010)
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Overseas study opportunities

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

Direct application to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (contact details below) by 23 February.
Fee type

Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available
Tuition fee (AUD)

Indicative fee: $10,530 (per 120 credit points)
Commonwealth Supported Places also available

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