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Bachelor of Arts: Journalism Major

  • Bachelor

Curtin's Journalism Major equips students with skills to research, investigate, and report across various media platforms, offering practical experience and industry-standard facilities.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Course Code
MJRU-JOURN

About this course

Overview

Curtin has a reputation for producing highly skilled journalists able to research, investigate and report on topics across mainstream and independent media platforms.

In this major you will learn to research and prepare news, feature and other content for radio, video and online platforms.

You'll learn theory and practical skills from staff with strong industry experience and connections, and use industry-standard media facilities and platforms. These include our new media production studio, Curtin FM radio and the student online news site, Western Independent.

You may also complete a professional placement unit, which provides valuable opportunities to undertake work experience with potential employers.

Journalism is offered as part of the Bachelor of Arts. You can enhance your studies with a second major or choose from a range of specialisations and elective units that support your career goals.

If you're interested in studying additional communications fields such as web media, marketing or graphic communication, consider the Bachelor of Communications.

You can also study this major as part of a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce double degree.

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • communicate ideas to a range of audiences and in a variety of media
  • use technologies to communicate effectively and develop journalistic skills
  • engage with new forms of journalism and ensure an ongoing commitment to reflective practice
  • acknowledge the interrelationship between local, national, and global perspectives and the impact of these on journalism and the media
  • demonstrate respect for cultural diversity in professional life
  • work independently and collaboratively within the ethical and legal parameters relevant to journalism in the pursuit of excellence
  • identify, explain and apply key disciplinary concepts in Journalism
  • integrate theory and creative practice; conceive, develop and evaluate news content and media production
  • access and evaluate the sources, authority and relevance of information, and synthesise key facts, themes, and ideas in creating journalism

Career pathways

### What jobs can the Journalism course lead to?**Careers** * Journalist (online, video, radio) * Media presenter * Communications officer * Public relations consultant * Media relations consultant * Digital media officer.**Industries** * Media * Business * Government

Credit for prior study or work

Credit for recognised learning (CRL) ### Use your experience to get credit towards your degree Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience. Submit an enquiryCRL search

How to apply

## How to applyPlease review information on how to apply for the campus of your choiceApply now * The offering information on this website applies only to future students. Current students should refer to faculty handbooks for current or past course information.The information on this page may be subject to change. In particular, CurtinUniversity may change the content, method or location of delivery or tuitionfees of courses.While Curtin uses reasonable efforts to ensure that the information providedon this page is accurate and up to date, errors and omissions sometimes occur.Curtin makes no warranty, representation or undertaking (expressed or implied)nor does it assume any legal liability (direct or indirect) for the accuracy,completeness or usefulness of any information.View courses information disclaimer. * Curtin course code: MJRU-JOURN * Last updated on: 14 October 2025

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