2396 - Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | BA(Journ) |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 023739M |
| Managing faculty | Arts |
| Study location and mode | Off-campus (Gippsland) On-campus (Gippsland) Multi-modal (Gippsland) Students may select limited units from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus. Students may also select units offered in off-campus mode. |
| Total credit points required | 144 |
| Duration (years) | 3 years FT, 6 years PT |
| Contact details | http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/contact_us/ |
Description
This course helps students understand issues applying to the study of journalism and the role of communication in modern society, and develop practical skills and experience in the field. The course addresses Australia in its multi-racial and multicultural context, and looks at the responsibilities in reporting Aboriginal affairs.
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; and local, regional and international journalism.
A comparative journalism approach and knowledge of a second language are encouraged, and there are opportunities for final-year students to take placements overseas.
Objectives
Structure
Areas of study
In addition to the journalism major, minors can be taken in;
- Australian Indigenous studies
- Australian studies, communications
- community studies
- history-politics
- philosophy
- psychological studies
- psychology
- public relations
- social and community welfare
- sociology
- writing.
For information on the journalism major and all minors offered, refer to the 'Areas of study' section in this Handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/arts-ug-areas-of-study.html.
Requirements
Students must complete the following:
(a.) a journalism major (48 points) - as on-campus and off-campus sequences differ, refer to 'Areas of study' at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/arts-ug-areas-of-study.html for details
(b.) an arts minor (24 points)
(c.) a further 24 points at first-year level including COM1010 (Media studies) and COM1020 (Introduction to communication studies)
(d.) additional units to make up a total of 144 points
No more than 10 units (60 points) are to be completed at a first-year level.
Students must complete a minimum of 36 points at third-year level (across the duration of the degree).
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.
Award(s) received on completion *
* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.