- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Journalism and Professional Writing
Continuing students should consult the handbook from the year they commenced their degree for the appropriate program of study.
The Journalism and Professional Writing area of study equips its graduates with the core skills in a range of fields, including journalism, government and corporate communications.
The program recognises that writing and research are the skills that underpin modern communications, and that online delivery is central to the provision of information and cultural participation. With this in mind, students learn to source stories and write for a range of publications within the overall news ecology, including newspapers, magazines and websites.
In the professional writing subjects they learn how to produce a range of corporate documents, ranging from briefing papers and speeches to company reports and policy documents. All students learn how to publish their work.
Subjects Required for Major Study
Students must complete PHIL106 (Media, Ethics and Law) as part of this major, plus:
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | |||
| JRNL101 | Media Reporting and Storytelling 1 | 6 | Autumn |
| JRNL102 | Convergent Media Reporting and Production | 6 | Spring |
| JRNL201 | Media Reporting and Storytelling 2 | 6 | Autumn |
| JRNL202 | Media Editing and Production Practice | 6 | Spring |
| JRNL301 | Data Journalism Research and Investigation | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| JRNL302 | Narrative Portfolio | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| Plus TWO subjects from the following: | |||
| JRNL211 | Advocacy Journalism | 6 | Spring |
| JRNL212 | Magazine and Lifestyle Journalism | 6 | Spring |
| JRNL250 | Professional Writing 1 | 6 | Autumn |
| JRNL311 | Narrative Non-fiction | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| JRNL315 | Journalism Project | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| JRNL350 | Professional Writing 2 | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| JRNL360 | Convergent Newsroom Practice | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
Subjects Required for Minor Study
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | |||
| JRNL101 | Media Reporting and Storytelling 1 | 6 | Autumn |
| JRNL102 | Convergent Media Reporting and Production | 6 | Spring |
| JRNL201 | Media Reporting and Storytelling 2 | 6 | Autumn |
| JRNL202 | Media Editing and Production Practice | 6 | Spring |
Credit Arrangements
Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au