MDDU-JRNLW v.2 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/Minor/Stream Organisation
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| COMS1010 | v.2 | Academic and Professional Communications | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR1000 | v.2 | Introduction to Journalism - Writing | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| COMS1005 | v.1 | Making Meanings | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR1001 | v.2 | Introduction to Journalism - Broadcast | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| JOUR2005 | v.1 | Media Law | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR2003 | v.1 | News Writing and Reporting | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| JOUR2001 | v.1 | Media Ethics | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR2002 | v.1 | Television News | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| JOUR2000 | v.1 | Radio News | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| JOUR3009 | v.1 | Multimedia News Production | 7.5 | 25.0 | |
| 25.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| COMS3000 | v.1 ** | Study Tour | 25.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| JOUR3010 | v.1 | Journalism Major Project | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 25.0 | |||||
| Year 3 | |||||
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | ||||
| 150.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 3 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| JOUR3001 | v.1 | Journalism Industry Placement | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR3002 | v.1 | Presentation for Broadcast | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR3005 | v.1 | Feature Writing | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR3006 | v.1 | Photo Journalism | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR3011 | v.1 | Advanced Radio News | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR3012 | v.1 | Television Current Affairs | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
* Note: If you intend to do a writing based project in either the COMS3000 Study Tour unit or the JOUR3010 Journalism Major Project, prior to taking either of these units you must complete JOUR3005 Feature Writing.
** This unit requires special approval from the unit coordinator. Please refer to the unit on the online Handbook for further details. N.B. This unit may not be offered every year.
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