314332 v.1 Journalism Double Degree Major (LLB/BA)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
This double degree major is intended to be compatible with the LLB/BA double degree, and to fit into that structure as an appropriate major. The Law / Journalism combination will allow students to combine a professional qualification which prepares them for legal practice with an Arts degree majoring in journalism and providing a strong theoretical and practical training in that field. The Bachelor of Laws degree is the required qualification for all who wish to enter into legal practice. This course offers a rich and professionally relevant coverage of foundational areas of legal knowledge as well as developing the core skills essential to effective legal practice. Curtin LLB graduates are well qualified to practice in any legal field. The journalism major combines professional outcomes, scholarly creativity, technological skills and intellectually demanding academic study with an emphasis on deeper understandings, as well as the chance for innovative, cutting-edge project work.
Major/Stream Organisation
Duration and Availability
The structure of the course, which provides for the possibility of accelerated progress through the law degree, allows students to complete within a four and a half year time frame.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 311922 | v.2 | Academic and Professional Communications 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 1557 | v.12 | Journalism Introduction to Print 111 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 311923 | v.1 | Making Meanings 103 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 1564 | v.12 | Journalism Introduction to Broadcast 112 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 2596 | v.13 | Journalism Media Law 210 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3545 | v.12 | Journalism Media Ethics 211 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 2597 | v.11 | Journalism Radio News 212 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3963 | v.11 | Journalism Feature Writing 314 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3964 | v.14 | Journalism Television News 215 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8885 | v.11 | News Writing and Reporting 213 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8886 | v.12 | Journalism Photo Journalism 318 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10487 | v.9 | Journalism Print Production 395 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 10562 | v.9 | Journalism Industry Placement 317 | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313854 | v.1 | Journalism Online Reporting 320 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313280 | v.1 | Journalism Presentation for Broadcast 398 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314805 | v.2 | Advanced Broadcast Journalism 301 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
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