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Western Sydney University
Parramatta South Campus
Victoria Road Sydney New South Wales 2116
Australia
Parramatta South Campus
Victoria Road Sydney New South Wales 2116
Australia
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Bachelor of Communication - Journalism
Western Sydney University
Course details
CRICOS course code: 074452D
Level of study: Bachelor's Degrees
Summary
You’re curious, enjoy telling stories, and you want to use media to share ideas about the things that get people talking.
Our Communication degree will give you the professional skills and knowledge to build the ‘go anywhere, do anything’ career you want. Major in Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations or Media Arts Production and develop job-ready skills in communication, digital media, media production, research, and innovation.
Communication at Western
Your first year of study covers general communications theory and practice, giving you a solid understanding of how the different disciplines overlap and connect. Second and third year allows you to focus on your chosen Communication major. Working in the classroom and in the field with expert industry partners, you’ll get the kind of hands-on practical experience that employers love to see.
Our students travel the globe – on study tours and to gain work experience. We’ve taken students to Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, Vanuatu, Fiji, Taiwan, China and to the United Nations Leadership Symposium to work on films, communication campaigns, news reports, sustainability and leadership initiatives.
We'll help you build a portfolio, develop your professional brand, understand project workflows and client needs, and establish the contacts you’ll need to kick-start your career.
Journalism
The Journalism major combines an understanding of how the news media work with practical experience in broadcast, print and online journalism.
Students develop journalism skills suitable for newspapers, magazines, internet, radio and TV, corporate and community media.
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Key Information
Tuition Fees (AUD$):
29,488 Per Year
Start date:
24 July 2023
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
3 years
Address
Sydney New South Wales 2747
Australia
Penrith Campus
Second AvenueSydney New South Wales 2747
Australia
Tuition Fees (AUD$):
29,488 Per Year
Start date:
24 July 2023
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
3 years
Address
Victoria Road Sydney New South Wales 2116
Australia
Western Sydney University
Parramatta South CampusVictoria Road Sydney New South Wales 2116
Australia
Tuition Fees (AUD$):
29,488 Per Year
Start date:
26 June 2023
18 September 2023
18 September 2023
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
3 years
Address
Sydney New South Wales 2000
Australia
Sydney City Campus
Level 4, 255 Elizabeth StreetSydney New South Wales 2000
Australia
Tuition Fees (AUD$):
29,488 Per Year
Start date:
04 September 2023
05 February 2024
05 February 2024
Study mode:
Online study
Duration:
3 years
Read more3 years full time; 6 years part time
Address
Victoria Road Sydney New South Wales 2116
Australia
Western Sydney University
Parramatta South CampusVictoria Road Sydney New South Wales 2116
Australia
Entry criteria
Students must have Successful completion of Year 12 or an equivalent qualification.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
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