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Curtin University

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Journalism Double Degree Major (BA/BCom)

  • Non-Award

Curtin's Journalism Double Degree Major equips students with skills to research, prepare, and produce content for various media platforms. The program offers practical experience, industry-standard facilities, and professional placement opportunities.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
2 semesters full-time
Course Code
MDDU-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 double degree 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.

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

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • Major Learning Outcome 1: Please refer to Course Learning Outcome 1 for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce (BB-ARTCOM)
  • Major Learning Outcome 2: Please refer to Course Learning Outcome 2 for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce (BB-ARTCOM)
  • Major Learning Outcome 3: Please refer to Course Learning Outcome 3 for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce (BB-ARTCOM)
  • Major Learning Outcome 4: Please refer to Course Learning Outcome 4 for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce (BB-ARTCOM)
  • Major Learning Outcome 5: Please refer to Course Learning Outcome 5 for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce (BB-ARTCOM)
  • Major Learning Outcome 6: Please refer to Course Learning Outcome 6 for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce (BB-ARTCOM)
  • Major Learning Outcome 7: Please refer to Course Learning Outcome 7 for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce (BB-ARTCOM)
  • Major Learning Outcome 8: Please refer to Course Learning Outcome 8 for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce (BB-ARTCOM)
  • Major Learning Outcome 9: Please refer to Course Learning Outcome 9 for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce (BB-ARTCOM)

Career pathways

Careers:

  • Legal journalist (online, video, radio)
  • Media presenter
  • Communications officer
  • Media relations officer
  • Digital media officer

Industries:

  • Media
  • Government and corporate communications
  • Public relations

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice