Journalism
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Journalism
Length
3 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
Content is king like never before, as the evolution of the internet threatens to deluge individuals with more information than they can handle.
The Bachelor of Journalism provides students with the opportunity to hone their skills in research, writing, editing and media production in preparation for a media career, while also delivering a broad understanding of the media’s role and operation.
Every component of this degree is thoroughly grounded in industry-based education, with students required to write for upstart, La Trobe’s student-run web magazine for emerging journalists . Students are offered the opportunity to gain experience as an editor on upstart and to undertake internships in the media industry.
Reflecting the myriad of potential work opportunities in newspapers, radio, television, websites and corporate communications teams, this course requires students to develop writing skills and a practical understanding of journalism across a range of media, including expertise in the professional and ethical use of social media.
The program draws on the extensive journalism experience of La Trobe staff and features guest lectures and industry case studies from the breadth of Australia’s mediascape.
Course structure
Students study compulsory core subjects at each year level, including Making the News, Writing for the Media, Press and Society, Journalism Research, Online Journalism Production, Broadcast and Journalism Practice. They are encouraged to undertake electives outside the media studies stream - for example, in politics, history, and sociology.
A third-year internship program offers valuable supervised work experience; students complete 120 hours' attendance at an approved workplace and 3x3-hour workshops.
Contact hours
Approximately 12 -15 contact hours per week if studying full-time.
Subject details
Major areas of study
Journalism, media studies.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
21 180
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesSelection
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70%) PG1) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTM Foundation Studies - 85
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - 84.70
International Baccalaureate - 30
GCE A Levels - 9
Hong Kong A Levels - 7
HKDSE - 16, 6 (the student must meet the higher than standard English language requirement)
Sri Lankan A Levels - BCC
STPM - 9
MICSS (UEC) - 4A 2B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 85
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 4.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 80
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.2
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.2
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 3.3
GAOKAO - see: the website
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Additional information
HASU (Humanities Academic Skills Unit) is a resource for all students and staff of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Students are welcome to consult HASU staff about any aspect of their academic work - for further information please view: www.latrobe.edu.au/learning/lasunits
Career opportunities
Graduates can enter the media and communications industries in such areas as local and regional newspapers, corporate communications, online information design and development, and government communication.