臥龍崗大學(xué)

Journalism and reporting is an evolving industry that encompasses a multitude of media including print, video, audio, web, and social media to inform, engage and entertain. Journalists have highly honed research, investigation and writing skills and are able to convey a compelling story gathered from various sources.

The Bachelor of Journalism provides in-depth hands-on training in journalism, converging media (audio, video, web, mobile), digital communication and multimedia storytelling. It has a strong professional focus, with an emphasis on practical learning with studio-based studies in multimedia content production. You will learn to research, produce and present informative, entertaining and timely multimedia stories in short and long-form, including podcasting and webcasting, and you will work independently and collaboratively.

What you will study

The Bachelor of Journalism has a prescribed set of core subjects, as well as the opportunity to use electives to complete a major or two minors from a multi-disciplinary list.

You'll be part of the UOWTV Multimedia student newsroom, and produce coverage for its website, YouTube channel and social media platforms. You will have real deadlines and will engage with the community and industry. You will also explore and innovate within journalism’s changing environment, including podcasting, data journalism and immersive video.

Why choose this course

When you study Journalism at UOW you learn by doing, through studio-based practice. Be inspired by our purpose-built labs, UOWTV Multimedia, fellow students studying other creative disciplines, our campus and the iconic natural location.

Our convergent journalism lab includes a radio studio, digital media and television editing suites, designed to help you deliver your stories in a number of different mediums, including online podcasts and real-time webcasts. You will work alongside experts with industry experience, who understand the impact of the changing media landscape and how you as a future journalist will help drive the future of the digital economy.

Career opportunities

Global Communications

Digital Publishing

Media Strategy and Planning

Public Relations

Copywriter

Market Research

Event Coordinator

Publicity Officer

Tourism Officer

Print/Television/Radio/Photo/Online Journalist

Government

Editor

Feature Writer

Reporter

Researcher

Advertising

Social Media Manager

Media Management Advisor

Communication Specialist

Corporate Communications

Content Development