Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00099F
If you have a passion for storytelling across multiple media and want to shape the world through the power of truth, a career in journalism is for you. With UTS Bachelor of Communication (Journalism), youll get the experience, insight and knowledge you need to launch an exciting future in news. At UTS, we go beyond the essential skills of writing, research and investigation to foster critical thought, media ethics and intellectual rigour, underpinned by the principle that journalism is a public good. This means youll graduate fully equipped to take on the biggest stories from the local to the international stage, all while upholding the highest standards of this longstanding and ever-changing profession.
Structure
Students must complete 144 credit points consisting of 24 credit points of core subjects, a 48-credit-point major and potential 48-credit-point second major (subject to application), and 24 credit points of cross-disciplinary electives. Students who do not meet the requirements to study the second major complete 48 credit points of electives. Students take part in relevant and applied journalism tasks throughout the course and must undertake a professional internship with a media organisation.
Subjects
- Communication
- Digital literacy
- Journalism
Standard entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place. English language requirements IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0 TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21 UTS College AE5: Pass Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50 Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169
Further information
Career options include reporter, producer, publisher, editor, sub-editor, feature and freelance journalist, investigative journalist, media researcher, and print, broadcast and online media strategist.
