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This minor is ideal for students who want to acquire a basic knowledge of journalism practice and skills. It enables students to develop a range of practical journalism skills such as news gathering, research and interview techniques.
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.
On Campus at Mount Lawley
Students are required to complete the following six units (90 credit points):
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| JOU2111 | Introduction to Journalism | 15 |
| JOU2103 | Media Law and Ethics | 15 |
| JOU2107 * | Political Journalism | 15 |
| JOU2208 | Health and Science Journalism | 15 |
| JOU3209 | Business and Data Journalism | 15 |
| JOU3205 | Newsroom Journalism | 15 |
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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