CSU's Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) is at the cutting edge of 21st century journalism while remaining the most professionally focused journalism course in Australia. With more than 40 years of experience in educating journalists for news environments around the world, you can be confident you are learning from the best in the business with CSU. CSU's journalism degree balances the latest in social media, convergent and database journalism with critical inquiry and time-honoured essentials in reporting and writing. There are plenty of hands-on learning experiences and you'll be involved in professional newsroom operations on campus – such as our community radio station – from your first year of study. Course highlights Our students gain a competitive advantage in industry through practical learning, internships and other invaluable networking opportunities. Experience hands-on learning At CSU, your classroom is the newsroom when you study journalism. You'll gain experience as a journalist in our on-campus community radio station, 2MCE FM, reporting news to the Bathurst and Orange communities; contribute to online publications; and get real-world experience working in our multifunction television studio and multimedia production facilities. Be taught by the best in the business Our academics bring a wealth of professional industry experience from online, television, radio, newspaper and magazine outlets. Gain industry experience Internships are available with leading media organisations such as the ABC, Fairfax Media, Fox Sports and Sky News. You can also gain insight into the industry through CSU's National Radio Newsroom (NRN) professional experience opportunity. Get job-ready CSU's journalism course is highly regarded within the industry due to its professional balance between practical industry standards and rigorous intellectual inquiry. Our graduates can be found in all leading media organisations. Career opportunities CSU journalism graduates go on to work with metropolitan or regional radio, television, print and online media organisations across Australia. Get qualified to work in news and current affairs, or take up an opportunity as a digital content producer, media adviser or program producer. Across the media landscape Choose your channel and work as a broadcast or print journalist, researcher, sub-editor or media adviser. Digital careers You will be well positioned to work in the booming online journalism sector, as a multimedia, social media or online journalist, or as a digital content manager or producer. Specialist journalism CSU's journalism degree also responds to the rise of specialist journalism, enabling you to choose academic enrichment study, majoring in other discipline areas, such as sports media.