Journalism, Minor (0069)
- 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 integrates theoretical approaches to news and information-based media with the development of practical journalistic and storytelling skills for online, print and broadcast 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
Minor Structure Current
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 40 credit points as follows:
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 1018 | News and Media Today | 10 |
| AND | ||
| Choose 30 credit points from the following Level 2 or Level 3 subjects: | 30 | |
| Feature Writing | ||
| Journalism: Research and Investigation | ||
| News Reporting | ||
| News Teams | ||
COMM 3055 | Digital Story Production | |
COMM 3056 | Constructive News and Solutions Journalism | |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |
Minor Structure 2023
If you commenced in 2024 or later please refer to the Structure 2024 tab for details.
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 |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |