Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
University of Technology Sydney
CRICOS provider number: 00099F TEQSA provider ID: PRV12060
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About
Are you interested in world issues like politics, climate change or global relations? Would you like to share these stories and more with the public? If so, journalism is an exciting and broad career option, combining skills in writing, production, research and critical thinking to frame world issues and affairs in accessible and relevant ways. At UTS, we go beyond the essential skills of writing, research and investigation to foster critical thought, media ethics and intellectual rigour, underpinned by the principle that journalism is a public good. We encourage our graduates to be critical thinkers and give you the ethical, intellectual, and political foundations needed to start your professional life.
Situated in the heart of Sydney, in close proximity to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), this is a practice-based course, providing you with opportunities to engage with real reporting through UTS Central
News and industry leaders like the ABC, the Guardian and more. The course gives you a crucial understanding of the role journalists play in a democracy, with journalism providing a forum for public debate and giving voice to all communities. Through hands-on practice, you’ll also gain the skills in production, digital content creation, news reporting and analysis and writing required to excel in this diverse industry. You can apply these skills in various media platforms, including online, audio, television, video, print and social media.
To increase your employability, you can add a second major from five of the other majors offered in the Bachelor of Communication, and build further skills and portfolios that equip you for a range of work options in media and communication. These courses give you practical and transferrable skills for the expanding media industries.
Students who wish to study overseas during their course can undertake a UTS exchange or study abroad placement that counts towards their degree, any time after their first year.
Communication courses are offered over 3 years full-time and must be completed in 4.5 years. The UTS School of Communication offers postgraduate qualifications in various professional communication disciplines.
Areas of study
Data journalism, digital publishing, ethical practice, investigative journalism, long-form storytelling, radio and TV journalism, reflective practice, reporting online, social media.
Career opportunities
Reporter; producer; editor; social media editor; sub-editor; feature and freelance journalist; investigative journalist; researcher; print, broadcast and online media content producer; media advisor; communication consultant; content producer; communications roles in government and non-government organisations.
Practical experience
Students take part in relevant and applied journalism tasks throughout the course produce work for Central News and other news platforms.
Honours
Bachelor of Communication (Honours) is offered as a separate degree, taken over one year full-time. Application for admission is made direct to UTS. It is open to outstanding graduates from any university, provided they satisfy the selection criteria. It can lead to higher-level research degrees, and gives graduates an edge in a range of professional and creative areas. The UTS School of Communication hosts an honours information session in September.
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Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
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