科廷科技大学

Curtin has a reputation for producing highly skilled journalists able to research, investigate and report on topics across mainstream and independent media platforms.

In this major you will learn to research and prepare news, feature and other content for radio, video and online platforms.

You’ll learn theory and practical skills from staff with strong industry experience and connections, and use industry-standard media facilities and platforms. These include our new media production studio, Curtin FM radio, and the student online news site, Western Independent.

You may also complete a professional placement unit, which provides valuable opportunities to undertake work experience with potential employers.

Journalism is offered as part of the Bachelor of Arts. You can enhance your studies with a secondary major or choose from a range of elective units to support your career goals.

When coupled with Public Relations you can complete this major as part of our Bachelor of Arts or our Bachelor of Commerce. Your choice will determine your core units.

Career information

Careers

Journalist (online, video, radio)
Media presenter
Communications officer
Media relations officer
Digital media officer

Industries

Media
Government and corporate communications
Public relations

What you'll learn

Identify, explain and apply key disciplinary concepts in Journalism
Integrate theory and creative practice; conceive, develop and evaluate news content and media production
Access and evaluate the sources, authority and relevance of information, and synthesise key facts, themes, and ideas in creating journalism
Communicate ideas to a range of audiences and in a variety of media
Use technologies to communicate effectively and develop journalistic skills
Engage with new forms of journalism and ensure an ongoing commitment to reflective practice
Acknowledge the interrelationship between local, national, and global perspectives and the impact of these on journalism and the media
Demonstrate respect for cultural diversity in professional life
Work independently and collaboratively within the ethical and legal parameters relevant to journalism in the pursuit of excellence.