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About the course
This undergraduate Journalism Specialisation explores key issues shaping contemporary journalism, including truth and misinformation, freedom of speech, media literacy and critical thinking. You’ll build practical reporting capability through research, interviewing, writing and presenting, and develop skills for multimedia storytelling across audio, video and online formats. The specialisation consists of four units taken within an undergraduate degree in Media & Communication.
Career outcome
Graduates with this Journalism Specialisation can pursue roles that involve researching, producing and presenting news and stories across multiple platforms. The specialisation supports pathways into newsroom and content-production environments where strong interviewing, writing and multimedia skills are valued. Typical opportunities include work as a journalist or media presenter, including roles across digital, audio and video channels within the Media & Communication sector at undergraduate level.
Living Costs in Perth**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321 |
Average Salary***
