Degree Structure: Bachelor of Journalism majoring in Creative Writing
Program code: BJOUR
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 90 units for Core courses, and
- Either:
- 48 units for one Major from Majors, or
- 48 units for Electives, and
- 6 units for all Work integrated learning
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
Enrolment information
Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.
Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 90 units for Core courses, and
- Either:
- 48 units for one Major from Majors, or
- 48 units for Electives, and
- 6 units for all Work integrated learning
Complete 90 units comprising:
- 18 units from Common core, and
- 72 units for all Program core
Common core description
Common core courses are interdisciplinary courses that build key graduate capabilities.
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
An Ethically Rich Life
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Course code
COREX001
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Units
6
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Course name
Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone
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Course code
COREX002
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Units
6
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Course name
Igniting Change: Ideas to Action
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Course code
COREX003
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Units
6
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Course name
Transforming Learning through First Nations Knowledges
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Course code
COREX004
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Units
6
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Course name
Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry
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Course code
COREX005
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Units
6
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Course name
Building Belonging: Navigating Cultural Complexities
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Course code
COREX006
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Journalism Foundations
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Course code
JOUR1000
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Units
6
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Course name
News Writing
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Course code
JOUR1004
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Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Broadcast
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Course code
JOUR1005
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Units
6
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Course name
Multimedia Journalism
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Course code
JOUR1006
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Units
6
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Course name
Audio Journalism
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Course code
JOUR1007
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Units
6
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Course name
Journalism Theory and Practice
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Course code
JOUR2000
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Feature Writing
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Course code
JOUR2001
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Television and Video Journalism
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Course code
JOUR2002
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Constructive Journalism
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Course code
JOUR3000
|
Units
6
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Course name
Journalism Production
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Course code
JOUR3001
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Units
6
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Course name
Investigative Journalism
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Course code
JOUR3002
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Units
6
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Course name
Media Law, Policy and Ethics
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Course code
MDIA2022
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Units
6
|
Complete 48 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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Course name
Creative Writing Essentials 1: Prose, Poetry, Performance
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Course code
WRIT1000
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Writing Life: From Concept to Practice
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Course code
WRIT1001
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Screenwriting: Theory and Practice
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Course code
MDIA2016
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Units
6
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|
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Course name
Creative Writing Essentials 2: Narrative Theories, Forms and Approaches to Practice
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Course code
WRIT2000
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Fiction: Theory and Practice
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Course code
WRIT2001
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Units
6
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Course name
Experimental Forms: Theory and Practice
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Course code
WRIT3001
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Creative Writing Essentials 3: The Writer as Researcher
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Course code
WRIT3004
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Units
6
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Course name
Poetry: Theory and Practice
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Course code
WRIT3005
|
Units
6
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Work Integrated Learning description
WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.
Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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Course name
Journalism Professional Experience
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Course code
JOUR3900
|
Units
6
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Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 48 units comprising:
- 48 units from University-wide electives
A full list of university-wide elective options can be accessed below.
University-wide elective optionsYour program team
Dr Chrisanthi Giotis
Lecturer, Journalism
College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
School of Communication, Media and Journalism
