Bachelor of Journalism (BJ) - Course List

Information valid for students commencing 2015

Bachelor of Journalism

Part A (Group 1)

16 units for -

Course Code Units Course Title
COMU1311 2 Identity, Culture and Communication
COMU1999 2 Introduction to Visual Communication
JOUR1111 2 Introduction to Journalism and Communication
COMU2233 2 Mass Media and Society
JOUR2722 2 Social Media and Journalism
COMU3222 2 Mass Media, Spin and Public Opinion
COMU3800 2 Professional Accountability in Communication
JOUR3290 2 Journalism and Mass Communication Research

Part B (Group 2)

12 units for -

Course Code Units Course Title
JOUR1112 2 Reporting
JOUR1710 2 Journalistic Investigation
JOUR2711 2 Principles of Editing and Design
JOUR2811 2 Journalism in Text
JOUR2822 2 Journalism in Sound
JOUR2833 2 Visual Journalism

and 4 units from the following courses chosen in consultation with the program director

Course Code Units Course Title
JOUR3111 2 Digital Journalism
JOUR3122 2 Field Study - Journalism & Communication
JOUR3222 2 Journalism Design
JOUR3401 2 Independent Study in Journalism & Communication
JOUR3801 2 Journalism Internship


Plus 16 units of electives from undergraduate courses which may include a 16 unit major or an 8 unit minor. Note that it is recommended that students do not take courses listed in the Public Relations major in the Bachelor of Communication for elective credit

Sports Studies

Single Major

16 units consisting of:
10 units for -

Course Code Units Course Title
BIOL1900 2 Biophysical Development, Measurement and Assessment
HMST1910 2 From Bradman to Freeman: Mythic Qualities of Australian Sport
HPRM1000 2 Physical Activity & Health
HMST2190 2 From Playground to Podium: Critical Analysis of Sporting Issues
HMST3103 2 Management & Marketing of Sport & Physical Activity

and 6 units from -

Course Code Units Course Title
PSYC2000 2 Psychology of Sport and Exercise
HIST3003 2 The Olympic Movement & Society
HIST3002 2 History of Sport & Physical Activity in Australian Society
EDUC3011 2 Youth, Sport and Physical Culture

Sports Studies

Minor

8 units for -

Course Code Units Course Title
BIOL1900 2 Biophysical Development, Measurement and Assessment
HMST1910 2 From Bradman to Freeman: Mythic Qualities of Australian Sport
HMST2190 2 From Playground to Podium: Critical Analysis of Sporting Issues
HMST3103 2 Management & Marketing of Sport & Physical Activity

Popular Music

Single Major

16 units consisting of:
4 units for -

Course Code Units Course Title
MUSC1010 2 Introduction to Music Technology
MUSC1700 2 Popular Music 1950s Onward: From Elvis to Madonna

and 4 units for -

Course Code Units Course Title
MUSC2000 2 Music Subcultures and the Media
MUSC2700 2 Music in the Digital Age

and 2 units to 4 units from -

Course Code Units Course Title
MUSC2300 2 Music and Human Behaviour
MUSC2310 2 Music and Health
MUSC2800 2 World Music
MUSC2810 2 Indigenous Australian Music: Indigenous music-making in Australia

and 2 units for -

Course Code Units Course Title
MUSC3730 2 Materials of Popular Music

and 2 units to 4 units from -

Course Code Units Course Title
MUSC3010 2 Music Studio Techniques A
MUSC3020 2 Music Studio Techniques B
MUSC3720 2 Music in Film and Television

Popular Music

Minor

8 units for -

Course Code Units Course Title
MUSC1010 2 Introduction to Music Technology
MUSC1700 2 Popular Music 1950s Onward: From Elvis to Madonna
MUSC2000 2 Music Subcultures and the Media
MUSC2700 2 Music in the Digital Age