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Spanning every area of media activity the Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Journalism is an industry-focused program that will teach you the practical skills you need to succeed in the competitive world of journalism. As well as hands-on training in print, radio, television, video and online journalism you also learn about media theory plus your legal and ethical obligations as a media professional.

Why study this degree?

A free press is vital for the functioning of any democratic society and Australia has always supported an energetic media industry. Working journalists require a variety of practical skills, such as news gathering, interviewing, writing and editing, as well as a thorough understanding of the legal and ethical framework in which they operate. Here at The University of Notre Dame Australia, our Bachelor of Arts majoring in Journalism covers this entire spectrum.

This program will give you the skills you need to become a successful journalist, whether you want to work as a traditional print or broadcast journalist or focus on the fast-growing digital space. Along the way, you’ll also be introduced to the world of documentary making, explore the relationship between politics and the media and learn how to craft a feature story for a newspaper or magazine.

Apart from entering the news industry, journalism graduates from Notre Dame can find work in book publishing, public relations and the film industry. The digital revolution is also creating a huge demand for high-quality communications among companies which need to engage with their consumers, stakeholders, suppliers and other interested parties.

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Why study this major?

The Journalism Major teaches you the practical skills you need to succeed in the competitive world of journalism. You will receive hands-on training in all genres of news reporting, including print, radio, television, video and online journalism. As well as these practical skills, you will learn the theoretical background needed to work in today’s media environment, including your legal and ethical obligations as a media professional.

You will be encouraged to think critically about the media industry and journalism in particular. This includes how the media, often known as the Fourth Estate, impacts on our political institutions, the legal system, personal freedom and other aspects of a modern, pluralist society.

Career opportunities

Communications specialists are needed in many organisations and as a result communications and media graduates generally, and Journalism graduates in particular, are in demand. Strong future employment growth is expected. The skills developed in this Major can be used in a range of roles across a range of industries.

Careers include: journalist, digital marketer, communication consultant, PR advisor, sports reporter, social media marketing specialist, media and communications advisor, events coordinator, campaign officer, research officer, photographer, editor, travel writer, and videographer.