Journalism, Major (0069)

  • 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 provides practical experience in preparing and presenting news and digital content for online, print and broadcast platforms. It provides an understanding of how the news media works and the importance of journalism in society. Students develop communication, journalism and  storytelling skills suitable for all forms of new, digital and traditional media, including community, corporate and niche platforms.

Location

Campus Mode Advice
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal EnquiriesHCA@westernsydney.edu.au
Penrith Campus Internal EnquiriesHCA@westernsydney.edu.au
Online Online EnquiriesHCA@westernsydney.edu.au
Sydney City Campus* Internal EnquiriesHCA@westernsydney.edu.au

*Curriculum delivered through an agreement with another party 

Major Structure

If you commenced in 2024 or later please refer to the Structure 2024 tab for details.

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 Title Credit Points
COMM 1018News and Media Today10

All students must complete 80 credit points as follows

Level 2

Subject Title Credit Points
COMM 2017Feature Writing10
COMM 2022Journalism: Research and Investigation10
COMM 2027News Reporting10
COMM 2029Photo Journalism10
Total Credit Points40

Level 3

Subject Title Credit Points
COMM 3015Digital Journalism Production20
COMM 3025News Teams10
Select one of the following: 10
Internship
Transmedia Production
Total Credit Points40

Major Structure

This structure applies to students who commenced in 2024 or later. If you commenced prior to 2024 please refer to the Structure 2023 tab for details.

Students must complete 80 credit points as follows:

Level 1

Subject Title Credit Points
COMM 1018News and Media Today10

Level 2

Subject Title Credit Points
COMM 2027News Reporting10
COMM 2022Journalism: Research and Investigation10
COMM 2017Feature Writing10

Level 3 

Subject Title Credit Points
COMM 3025News Teams10
COMM 3018Internship10
COMM 3055 Digital Story Production10
COMM 3056 Constructive News and Solutions Journalism10
Total Credit Points80