The Journalism and Mass Communication major will teach you about the key ideas in global journalism, mass communication and digital media. It provides knowledge that is important for careers in media and related professions like PR, marketing, and communications – or any field that needs people who understand the changing media landscape. Courses cover the study of journalism, other forms of public communication, and the broader media environment. If you want to develop specific skills in writing, creating content, or media production, you should consider studies in the Writing major, the Bachelor of Communication or the Bachelor of Journalism.

The Bachelor of Arts provides you with a well-rounded education, the ability to think and analyse, to write effectively, and the specialist knowledge gained in your major. As a result, a BA opens up a range of career opportunities including but not limited to:

• advertising, marketing, PR and media
• arts curatorship
• communications
• community/voluntary sector
• foreign affairs and trade
• government sector
• project management
• theatre direction and production.

Alternatively, you may choose to progress to honours, which further enhances your career prospects. Many employers, such as those in the public and finance sectors, require you to hold an honours degree.