BA and Bachelor of Music - Journalism in Clayton Australia | Monash University

Hone your musical abilities while delving into arts, humanities, and social sciences. This program offers an exceptional higher education in music, with specializations in performance, composition, or music technology. The Arts component provides flexible options across 40 diverse majors and minors. You might focus on the historical, cultural, or linguistic aspects of your musical practice, or combine music with theater, film, or journalism for broader career prospects. The Arts curriculum emphasizes transformative learning experiences, featuring four distinctive pathways to shape your graduate profile: Global exposure, Cultural competence, Career preparation, or Creative innovation. You'll earn dual qualifications: a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music, gaining comprehensive skills for careers in either field or their intersection. Potential paths include arts administration, performance, teaching, composition, or hybrid roles in production, arts policy, or artist development.

Journalism involves collecting, fact-checking, shaping, and delivering news to empower people in making informed choices about their lives and societies. What sets journalism apart is its commitment to truth, public service, verification standards, and editorial independence - qualities that maintain its democratic importance amidst today's information overload. This rapidly evolving field makes journalism one of the most stimulating university programs. Through this major, you'll acquire hands-on skills across digital, print, and broadcast platforms while examining journalism's historical significance, societal impact, and contemporary challenges. You'll master news fundamentals while learning to create impactful reporting that serves the public good. Our comprehensive internship opportunities and publishing platforms give you real-world experience to launch your media career.