Course code: 2396 + Gippsland, off-campus learning
The Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) helps students understand issues applying to the study of journalism, understand the role of communication in modern society, and develop practical skills and experience in the field.
Particular attention is focused on the skills applicable across print, radio
and television; desktop publishing; electronic journalism; narrowcasting as
well as broadcasting on television and radio; local, regional and international
journalism. A comparative journalism approach and knowledge of a second
language are encouraged.
The degree is designed to foster the acquisition of soundly based knowledge and
skills that will enable graduates to seek employment in the journalism and
communication industries. Journalism at Monash has an international focus, with
a particular emphasis on Asia. The course aims to provide students with an
opportunity to work in this broader region. There are opportunities for
final-year students to take placements overseas. The course addresses Australia
in its multi-racial and multicultural context, and looks at the
responsibilities in reporting Aboriginal affairs.
Please refer to `Entry requirements' under `Arts regulations and definitions' earlier in this section.
A candidate for the degree must fulfil the following requirements
to receive the award of the Bachelor of Arts (Journalism):
(a) a journalism major (48 points)
(b) an arts minor (24 points)
(c) a first-year-level mass communications sequence (12 points)
(d) a further 12 points in arts (first, second or third-year level)
(e) a minimum of 36 points at third-year level (includes the units completed in
the journalism major)
(f) a total of 144 points.
Of the 144 points, 96 points must be completed within the Faculty of Arts. The
remaining 48 points may be taken from disciplines in the Faculty of Arts or
disciplines outside the faculty.
The primary major is journalism. Minors can be taken in Australian Indigenous studies, Australian studies, behavioural studies, community studies, history-politics, Indonesian, psychology, public relations (subject to approval), sociology and writing.
For information on the journalism major and all minors offered, students should refer the `Areas of study' section on the faculty website at http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/study_areas/index.html.
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