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Bachelor of Applied Media Major Journalism
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
Campus
  • Springfield
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 5864
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 15200
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 16/66
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
Campus
  • Springfield
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • On-campus
    AUD 18080

What will I study?

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 16 

plus 1 x 8-unit Major

or 2 x 4-unit Minors  

8
or 1 x 4-unit Minor plus 4 x Electives 8 
Total 24
Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Core courses:
MEA2000Scriptwriting
MMS1003Fundamentals of Media
MMS1011Location Production
MMS1012Editing
MMS1013Production Management
MMS2011Television Studio Production
MMS2021Broadcast Radio and Audio Production 1
MMS2022Broadcast Radio and Audio Production 2
MMS2023Documentary and Factual Entertainment
MMS2031Short Narrative Production
MMS3010 Independent Project 
MMS3012 Advanced Broadcast Television 
MMS3021Major Film Production
MMS3024Television Drama
MMS3026Advanced Radio and Audio Production
CMS1000Communication and Scholarship
 OR 
CMS1009Communication in Academic and Professional Contexts
Journalism Major:
JRN1000Journalism Practice
JRN2000News Reporting
JRN2003Feature Writing
JRN3006Media Law and Ethics
JRN2001Publication Layout and Design
JRN2002Radio Journalism
JRN2010News Literacy
JRN3001Online Journalism

Other majors

Other majors for the Bachelor of Applied Media are: Marketing, Tourism Management, Creative Media, Graphic Design, Theatre, Visual Arts, English Literature.