Make your footprint in the world of news.
Create a name for yourself in media to get published and kick start your career in journalism. Our journalism degree produces journalists with a strong sense of ethics, practical skills in print, broadcast and digital media, and a good writing background to work in any news environment.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2024 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Create a name for yourself in media to get published and kick start your career in journalism. Our journalism degree produces journalists with a strong sense of ethics, practical skills in print, broadcast and digital media, and a good writing background to work in any news environment.
Our teaching staff are industry professionals, and offer you personal attention, learn your strengths and help you grow. Learn to take part in live radio and television news and develop quality print and digital news for local media. You’ll get first-hand experience in the world of news media through your internship. Your internship is organised for you by USC and consists of 20 days in a news agency.
Our graduates have interned at news outlets including ABC Radio Coast FM, Channel 7, WIN, Courier Mail, and the Sunshine Coast Daily. Throughout your program, you’ll build your journalism portfolio and publish stories through the Suncoast Times. You’ll graduate with a portfolio of digital work to land a job in the competitive journalism industry.
Career opportunities
Journalism, photo-journalism, sub-editing, online writing, feature writing, radio journalism, television journalism, video production, sports journalism, travel writing, corporate communications, technical writing, media business, documentary making.
Program structure
Introductory courses (4)
CMN104 Teaching Junior Secondary English
CMN130 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 1
CMN150 Teaching Junior Secondary Geography
COR109 Teaching Junior Secondary History
Advanced courses (12)
CMN213 Teaching Junior Secondary Mathematics
CMN214 Teaching Senior Secondary Arts
CMN227 Teaching Senior Secondary English
CMN277 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 1
CMN228 Teaching Senior Secondary Geography
CMN235 Teaching Senior Secondary History
CMN237 Teaching Senior Secondary Mathematics
CMN240 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
CMN249 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs
CMN306 The Psychology of Learning
CMN307 Using Data for Learning
CMN330 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
Minor courses (4) ^
Complete a minor (4 courses) from one of the following areas:
Drama
Criminology
Economics
e-Media Design
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Health
Graphic Design
Health Promotion
Digital Photographic Practice
Politics and International Relations
Public Relations
Sports Studies
Sustainability
^ Students undertaking the Bachelor of Journalism as part of the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Journalism are not required to complete a minor.
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 elective courses, from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 4 required introductory level (100 coded) courses.
- Complete 12 required advanced level (200/300 coded) courses.
- Complete a minimum of 1 minor (4 courses).
- Complete 4 elective courses.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses, including the core course.
- Register any selected Majors or Minors with your Faculty.
Program notes
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- Some required introductory courses may count towards some minors.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Faculty Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.