Journalism, Minor
- Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0069
Previous Code: SM1088.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs: Yes. Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.
The Journalism minor of the Bachelor of Communication integrates theoretical approaches to the news and information-based media with practice-based work in print-based, online and broadcast journalism.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Internal | EnquiriesHCA@westernsydney.edu.au |
| Penrith Campus | Internal | EnquiriesHCA@westernsydney.edu.au |
Minor Structure
Students must complete 40 credit points, consisting of 20 credit points at Level 2 and 20 credit points at Level 3, from the subjects listed below
Level 2 Subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 2017 | Feature Writing | 10 |
| COMM 2022 | Journalism: Research and Investigation | 10 |
| COMM 2027 | News Reporting | 10 |
| COMM 2029 | Photo Journalism | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |
Level 3 Subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 3015 | Digital Journalism Production | 20 |
| COMM 3025 | News Teams | 10 |
| COMM 3037 | Transmedia Production | 10 |