Develop your ability to research, prepare and produce journalistic material for modern media formats, including online, radio and on television. You will learn about media law, the ethics of reporting and the role of journalism in society. During the course, you’ll create a portfolio of your work and have the chance to publish or broadcast your work to the general public. In your second year, you’ll extend your creative, critical and entrepreneurial capacities through undertaking a project, and have an opportunity to practice your journalism skills through an internship with a professional organisation. The Journalism major is offered as part of the Master of Arts course, a hands-on course with a strong practical and industry focus, to prepare you for a career in creative practice. High-achieving students have the option to progress to doctoral-level study. How this course will make you industry ready All majors allow you to undertake an internship which can provide you with valuable work experience and a networking opportunity to advance your career. In these streams you’ll be taught communication, interpersonal and research skills that will be appreciated by employers in the media industry. You may also be offered the use of modern media production equipment and facilities, and guidance by staff to help develop your ability to prepare content across print, broadcast and online media platforms. Our units have a strong practical and industry focus, which means you’ll be prepared for the workforce or creative practice. You may also have access to a range of purpose-built student facilities and creative outlets, including the Centre for Culture and Technology, Curtin FM 100.1, Grok magazine, Hayman Theatre, the John Curtin Gallery, the Western Independent online student newspaper and an industry-standard television studio. Career information This course can help you become a: Journalist Media Presenter Print Journalist Radio Journalist Television Journalist Photo Journalist Online Journalist Freelance Writer Editor Media Liaison Officer Public Relations Officer Communications Officer Copywriter Media Placement Coordinator.