Curtin has a reputation for producing highly skilled journalists able to research, investigate and report on topics across mainstream and independent media platforms.

In this major you will learn to research and prepare news, feature and other content for radio, video and online platforms.

You’ll learn theory and practical skills from staff with strong industry experience and connections, and use industry-standard media facilities and platforms. These include our new media production studio, Curtin FM radio, and the student online news site, Western Independent.

You may also complete a professional placement unit, which provides valuable opportunities to undertake work experience with potential employers.

Journalism is offered as part of the Bachelor of Arts. You can enhance your studies with a secondary major or choose from a range of elective units to support your career goals.

When coupled with Public Relations you can complete this major as part of our Bachelor of Arts or our Bachelor of Commerce. Your choice will determine your core units.

If you’re interested in studying additional communications fields such as web media, marketing or graphic communication, consider the Bachelor of Communications.

Why study

• You will be taught by highly qualified, experienced and dedicated media academics and professionals.
• Our graduates enjoy an excellent reputation in the industry and are well-regarded in the job market.
• The major features an extensive practical component that gives you an opportunity to graduate with a portfolio of published work to present to potential employers.
• Journalism offers a dynamic and exciting career with many opportunities to travel.
• The written and verbal communications skills you will learn in this major are highly transferable and valuable.

How this course will make you industry ready

This course includes a high number of practical units that prepare students to produce their own journalism. You will have the opportunity to publish work on the student news website, Western Independent, and develop a portfolio of journalism to present to prospective employers.

Curtin Journalism has formal partnerships with all of the major media organisations in Western Australia, and many students are offered internships during their final year of study. 

Careers

• Journalist (online, video, radio)
• Media presenter
• Communications officer
• Media relations officer
• Digital media officer

Industries

• Media
• Government and corporate communications
• Public relations