304404 v.4 Graduate Diploma in Journalism
GradDipJournlsm(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 041939J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
Course Overview
Graduate diplomas prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
This course provides an intensive professional program in journalism. It combines core units in media ethics and media law with units in newspaper, radio, television and on-line news production. Students enrolled in the program will have the opportunity to publish or broadcast their work through the student newspaper The Western Independent, the journalism's program website InkWire, the on-campus radio station Curtin FM 100.1 and local television stations. All production facilities are provided, ensuring that students enjoy a professional working environment and a supportive and productive culture. The program is administered and taught by academic and industry professionals with experience at all levels of media production and management.
Professional Recognition
Graduates may be eligible to join the association that represents journalists - the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be equipped to seek employment in the news media or related industries using their communication, research and production skills. Opportunities may be available locally, nationally and internationally. Graduates will be eligible to apply to join the association that represents journalists - the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Applicants generally require a bachelor degree or graduate certificate.
Specifically, applicants require a Bachelor degree or equivalent.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to some master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Graduate diplomas contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study.
Students are required to participate in production classes outside the normal lecture or tutorial program. Some students may be eligible to undertake an industry placement program in their final semester.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 304410 | v.4 | Journalism Media Law 510 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 304422 | v.4 | Journalism Media Ethics 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 304423 | v.4 | Journalism Radio News 512 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 304424 | v.5 | News Writing and Reporting 513 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 304425 | v.4 | Journalism Feature Writing 514 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 304426 | v.4 | Journalism Television News 515 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 304430 | v.4 | Journalism Photojournalism 518 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313244 | v.2 | Journalism Online Reporting 520 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 304429 | v.4 * | Journalism Industry Placement 517 | 25.0 | ||
| 304432 | v.4 | Journalism Print Production 595 | 4.0 | 50.0 | |
| 313290 | v.1 | Journalism Presentation for Broadcast 598 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314806 | v.2 | Advanced Broadcast Journalism 501 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
* # Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
Further Information
For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Humanities on telephone (08) 9266 3400, email humanities@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://humanities.curtin.edu.au
Course Structure Disclaimer
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