Bachelor of Journalism majoring in Digital and Social Media Storytelling
Adelaide University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J
The Bachelor of Journalism majoring in Digital and Social Media Storytelling equips you with the tools to navigate today's fast-paced digital environment. You will gain foundational skills in news writing, audio journalism and multimedia production. Practise creating engaging content across social media, podcasts and video platforms. Use data to explore audience preferences and behaviours. Ethical reporting as a digital and social media professional is also a key focus of your studies. You'll study media law and ethics to ensure you create content responsibly. Learn about legal boundaries in the field and unpack complex issues like privacy and intellectual property. Hands-on experience is part of your studies, so you'll undertake professional experience where you'll apply your skills in a real-world setting. By graduation, you'll be ready to thrive in careers like social media management, digital journalism and multimedia production. You'll have the skills to influence audiences and shape cultural narratives in today's dynamic digital landscape.
Structure
144 units
Subjects
- An Ethically Rich Life COREX001
- Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone COREX002
- Igniting Change: Ideas to Action COREX003
- Proppa Ways, Future Practice COREX004
- Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry COREX005
- Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing COREX006
- Journalism Foundations JOUR1000
- News Writing JOUR1004
- Introduction to Broadcast JOUR1005
- Multimedia Journalism JOUR1006
- Audio Journalism JOUR1007
- Journalism Theory and Practice JOUR2000
- Feature Writing JOUR2001
- Television and Video Journalism JOUR2002
- Constructive Journalism JOUR3000
- Journalism Production JOUR3001
- Investigative Journalism JOUR3002
- Media Law, Policy and Ethics MDIA2022
- Digital Image and Video MDIA2003
- Podcasting and Audio Storytelling MDIA2004
- Digital and Social Media Management MDIA2005
- Digital Mediascapes MDIA3002
- Image, Brand and Narrative MDIA1019
- Social Media Audiences and Algorithmic Cultures MDIA1017
- Online Storytelling Research Capstone MDIA3014
- Immersive Media Storytelling MDIA3013
- Journalism Professional Experience JOUR3900
Standard entry requirements
- Secondary education (Year 12).
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
- Vocational Education and Training (VET).
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
- Higher education study.
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Magill Campus | International: $130,200 | No |
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