Journalism, Major (0069)

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Western Sydney University Major Code: 0069

Previous Code: M1067.1

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 major combines an understanding of how the news media work with practical experience in broadcast, print and online journalism. Students develop journalism skills suitable for newspapers, magazines, internet, radio and TV, corporate and community media.

Location

Location (Specialisation)
Campus	Mode	Advice
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road	Internal	EnquiriesHCA@westernsydney.edu.au
Penrith Campus	Internal	EnquiriesHCA@westernsydney.edu.au

Major Structure

Creative Industries Students

Creative Industries students must complete their Introduction to major subject as part of the core requirements of the program prior to enrolling in this major.

Subject List
Subject	Title	Credit Points
COMM 1018	Introduction to Journalism	10

All students must complete 80 credit points as follows

Level 2

Subject List
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

Subject List
Subject	Title	Credit Points
COMM 3015	Digital Journalism Production	20
COMM 3025	News Teams	10
Select one of the following:		10
COMM 3018	Internship
COMM 3037	Transmedia Production
Total Credit Points		40