Journalism
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Journalism
CRICOS course code
040821J
Length
3 years
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description
This course offers training for students who plan to work in the areas of print, television, radio and online journalism. It also provides a broad understanding of the operation and regulation of the media and its cultural, social, political and economic role in society.
Course structure
Students study compulsory core subjects at each year level. These include: Making the News, Writing for the Media, Press and Society, Journalism Research, Online Journalism Production, Broadcast and Journalism Practice. The third-year internship program is an invaluable opportunity for supervised work experience - students complete 120 hours' attendance at an approved workplace and 3 x 3-hour workshops.
Contact hours
Approximately 12-15 contact hours per week if studying full-time.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Media studies. Students are also encouraged to undertake electives from outside the media studies stream. These could include, for example, politics, history, sociology etc.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
18 690
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
English language requirements
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70%) PG1) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; for more information please visit the www.latrobe.edu.au/icollege La Trobe International College website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTU Foundation Studies - 85
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2009 (indicative only) - 84.10
International Baccalaureate - 30
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 7
Sri Lankan A Levels - BCC
MICSS (UEC) - 4A 2B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 85
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 4.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 85
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.2
National (China) Gao Kao - 550
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - 480
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - 620
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.4
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 3.3
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the www.latrobe.edu.au/icollege La Trobe International College website.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
If the industry experience program is not a registered part of their course a student will need to hold work rights on their visa, this permits the student to work up to 20 hours per week when their course is in session and unlimited hours outside these times. However, if a student has completed their course and their student visa is expiring they will need to apply for another visa with work rights rather than renewing their student visa based on undertaking industry experience.
Additional information
HASU (Humanities Academic Skills Unit) is a resource for all students and staff of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Students are welcome to consult HASU staff about any aspect of their academic work: reading, thinking about essay topics, taking notes, giving oral presentations, writing assignments, interpreting feedback comments, and, just generally, interpreting the culture and expectations of academic study.
Career opportunities
Graduates can enter the media and communications industries in areas such as local and regional newspapers, corporate communications, on-line information design and development, and government communication.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/media
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au