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Unit Set Information

Media and Journalism Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2023 : Code MAAALG

In this major students will develop an expert background in journalism and media. It provides an opportunity to work in state of the art radio and TV studios and gain knowledge of the latest in online media production and reporting skills. Students further enrich their knowledge, developing research and analytical skills for an ever-changing media landscape. With its focus on local, national and global understandings it provides journalism with a leading edge in the field, developing both a sound cultural knowledge and excellent communication expertise. There is a focus on student employability and what employers want, such as effective writers and speakers, team players and problem solvers. These abilities are transferable across a wide range of media and communication jobs.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Global Media and Communication

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Unit Set Coordinator

A/Prof Panizza Ruth ALLMARK

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply Media, Communication and Cultural Studies knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical/practical local, international and global media situations.
2. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex Media & Communication knowledge/problems with an understanding of cultural, social and political influences.
3. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate Media and Communication solutions/responses.
4. Use digital technologies and Media and Communication related literacy to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
5. Communicate local, international and global Media and Communication knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
6. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
7. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate disciplinary methods.
8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and scholarship and/or professional practice.

Related Careers

Journalist, Broadcaster, Radio Reporter, Producer, Television Presenter, Digital Editor, Political Media Staff, Film/Food/Music Reviewer, Digital Content Producer, Social Media Consultant, Media Teacher, Advertising Copywriter, Public Relations Professional, Media and Communication Officer, Sports Reporter, Business Reporter, Health Reporter, Science Reporter, Data Journalist

Employment Opportunities

This major provides students with advanced communication and critical engagement skills that are essential in a wide range of professions.

Major Structure

Year 3 of this major is studied at the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. Students complete 6 units x 20cp each. For details of the units, please consult the University of Portsmouth handbook which can be found online at https://www.port.ac.uk/

Year 3 - Semester 1

M20209 Student Enterprise

Plus, complete 2 units from the following:

M30781 Smartphone Journalism

M21444 Writing and Producing Magazines

M30772 Gender and the Media

Year 3 - Semester 2

Select 3 units from the following:

M24290 Global Journalism and Human Rights

M25712 Digital Media and Democracy

M31211 Documentary Film-Making

M25729 Newsroom Production

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