International Foundation Studies + College Diploma - Communication + Bachelor of Communication and Media - Journalism

Program Description

• English
• Mathematics
• Technology
• The Arts/Humanities/ Society

• be supported in building language and academic skills for further studies
• get direct entry to the 2nd year of a many bachelors degrees
• develop a good understanding in key cultural areas
• develop the professional expertise to enter and confidently contribute to the communication industries.

This course aims to produce critically aware, ethically responsible and multi-skilled professionals who will thrive in the interlinked industries of public relations, public affairs and corporate communications.

In this unique national capital setting, you’ll explore how historical and current social, political and economic processes influence, and are influenced by, communication.

With a Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism) from the University of Canberra, you’ll be on the path to an exciting journalistic future. With unrivalled opportunities due to the unique Canberra location and proximity to the Parliament House Press Gallery, you’ll study the art of storytelling and learn how to tell true, accurate and intriguing stories about our world.

You’ll explore how to research, produce, publish and promote news across a range of different media, and develop your editorial judgement and leadership ability by working in teams to publish your original stories in print, on-air and online. Topics studied include traditional reporting, digital curation, content creation and freelancing. You’ll graduate with the full suite of in-demand skills which will allow you to produce engaging quality journalism in a multi-platform media environment.

Study a Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism) at UC and you will:

• appreciate and critique the role of public interest journalism in society
• work flexibly, collaboratively and autonomously in deadline-driven environments
• instinctively adopt communication technologies in the production of journalism
• become a confident professional storyteller with the ability to work locally, regionally and internationally
• apply the highest standards of professionalism expected of journalists