Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Course

4042 - Bachelor of Journalism

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Arts

Managing faculty	Arts
Abbreviated title	BJourn
CRICOS code	069011E
Total credit points required	144
Standard duration of study (years)	3 years FT, 6 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield) Off-campus (Caulfield) Multi-modal (Caulfield)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/4042
Contact details	http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/contact_us

Notes

Students have a maximum of eight years to complete this course.

Description

This course provides entry-level preparation for a professional career in journalism and related fields, in the context of a critical appreciation of the role of the media in contemporary Australian and international society.

Objectives

This course prepares students for the professional practice of high quality journalism. It addresses all production technologies for journalism - print, video, radio and online - in metropolitan, regional and international contexts. It imparts advanced skills in research and communication for professional practice, fosters a critical understanding of the role of journalism and the media in contemporary Australian society, in all its diversity and dynamism, and is founded in the principle that robust and accurate journalism is an essential component of a democratic society

Graduates can expect to possess high order skills in professional practice and scholarly analysis that will enable them to find appropriate industry employment, and enter further study at a higher level as and when needed.

Structure

This course consists of a journalism major, a journalism studies specialisation, an arts minor and additional units.

Requirements

Students must complete the following:

(a.) a journalism major (48 points)

(b.) a journalism studies specialisation (36 points) including:

ATS1901 News media and society
ATS1902 News media and social theory
ATS2784 News and power
ATS2785 Journalism and the law
ATS3802 Journalism: Practice and discourse

(c.) an arts minor in a different area of study (24 points)

(d.) additional units to make up to 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).

Areas of Study

Core majors and minors

Other arts areas of study

For information on other arts units, refer to the 'Areas of study' section in this Handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2011handbooks/aos/index-ug-byfaculty-arts.html.

Award(s)

Bachelor of Journalism