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Journalism and Professional Writing
The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only.
Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.
Students should also review current subject availabilities via the Subject Descriptions link in the menu.
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
A major in Journalism and Professional Writing consists of at least 54 credit points as outlined below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | |||
| PHIL106 | Media, Art and Society | 6 | Spring |
| 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 | Autumn |
| JRNL302 | Narrative Portfolio | 6 | Spring |
| 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 | Autumn |
| JRNL315 | Journalism Project | 6 | Spring |
| JRNL350 | Professional Writing 2 | 6 | Autumn |
| JRNL360 | Convergent Newsroom Practice | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
Minor Study
A 24 credit point minor in Journalism and Professional Writing is available.
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