Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism) in Wollongong Australia | University of Wollongong

The Journalism program hones your abilities in news gathering and narrative techniques, emphasizing digital content production and cross-platform distribution.
Complementing these hands-on competencies, you'll explore the evolving media environment and journalism's role in fostering meaningful dialogue within local and global communities.
Seasoned professionals will guide you through emerging prospects for versatile content producers - those proficient in platform navigation, deadline management, and deeply committed to diverse journalistic practices.

The Bachelor of Communication and Media broadens your professional horizons by allowing you to pair Journalism with another specialization: Digital and Social Media; Screen Media Production; Visual Communication Design; or Marketing Communication and Advertising. This program suits those intrigued by multiple media disciplines seeking adaptable career trajectories.

Curriculum highlights

From your first day, you'll engage in story discovery and development, creating multimedia assets (encompassing written content, audio, video, photography, and visuals) for digital and social media platforms.

Concurrently, you'll examine journalism's transformation, the significance of media regulations and ethics, and how innovative storytelling methods like podcasts and web series are reshaping our global awareness and interaction.

Beyond core coursework and your Journalism specialization, you can pursue an additional major from the options below, enhancing your media industry expertise and career prospects.