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Bachelor of Journalism

Degree Level Undergraduate

Start date

Campus
Offshore

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Program Code
OBJO

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

English Language Requirements
  • IELTS total [6.0]
  • IELTS reading [6.0]
  • IELTS writing [6.0]
Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

  • Entry requirements

    General entry requirements are three principals in the A levels or its equivalent or a minimum of three principal Cs in the Sijil Tinggii Persekolahan (STPM); or

    Entry requirements can also be met from one or more of the following:
    • South Australian Matriculation; or
    • Canadian Pre-University (Ontario Senior Secondary Diploma) - Average of 60% based on five subjects including English; or
    • Chinese Independent Schools UEC Exams - 30 points based on six relevant subjects including English.
    Taylor's College will undertake provisional selection of standard cases to be confirmed by UniSA. In non-standard cases, Taylor's College will be referred to UniSA for a decision. UniSA will provide guidelines for standard cases to be processed by Taylor's College and all documentation will be sent to UniSA for confirmation. All documentation will be held on file at UniSA.

    Prerequisites

    None

    Assumed Knowledge

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Continuing students only. This program is no longer offered. Please refer to 2012.

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Aim

The program aims to enable students in Malaysia to achieve an understanding of Journalism, and a continuous development of language and expressive skills; understanding and practice of the methods, techniques and principles of professional journalism; and a grounding in the humanities and social sciences to enable them to bring an informed and critical awareness to bear on the issues they will be reporting and interpreting.

Content & Structure

The program requires the completion of courses totalling 108 units, comprising 18 units of foundation courses, a 36 unit professional major, a 27 unit general studies sub-major, an 18 unit minor and two specified electives. The professional major and the minor are both taken in Journalism. The program provides students with professional studies and specialised skills and studies in the field of journalism. The program provides an opportunity for the development of skills in print and broadcast journalism, offers an understanding of major issues facing the working journalist, and prepares graduates for work in the mainstream media.

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What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
Communication: Rhetoric and Reasoning L COMM 1047 4.5
Media Literacies HUMS 1013 4.5
Computers: Communication and Society INFT 1003 4.5
Global Societies POLI 1014 4.5
Principles of Journalism COMM 1022 4.5
Public Relations 1 CMM COMM 1055 4.5
Media Contexts COMM 1059 4.5
Issues in Publication and Design COMM 1043 4.5
SECOND YEAR
Principles of Broadcasting COMM 1019 4.5
Media Law COMM 2026 4.5
Journalism Ethics COMM 1021 4.5
News Design for Print and Web COMM 2038 4.5
Digital Storytelling COMM 2071 4.5
Public Relations 2 COMM 2037 4.5
Introduction to Digital Media INFT 1014 4.5
News Writing COMM 1023 4.5
THIRD YEAR
Journalism Professional Practice COMM 3053 9
Advanced News Writing COMM 3021 4.5
Introduction to Film and Television Production INFT 1015 4.5
Advanced Radio News COMM 2019 4.5
International Media Communications COMM 3023 4.5
Creative and Feature Writing for the Media COMM 3007 4.5
Advertising: Images, Industry and Audience COMM 3006 4.5
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    Notes

    1. The program will be taught at Taylor¿s College using a combination of flexible learning techniques, including face to face classes taught by Taylor¿s staff, supported by print resources and online documentation prepared by University of South Australia staff.

    2. Students have the option to complete their program in Australia at any time after the completion of 36 units at Taylor¿s College.

    3. All courses are available in both study periods.

Contact us

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